Heavy Assembly - Assembly & Welding Prep

Dixon Valve & Coupling Company LLC; Calvert Heights (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group in Chestertown, MD is seeking a Heavy Assembly professional to prep components for welding, assemble and test mechanical parts, and ensure quality before shipping. The role focuses on precision craftsmanship in a dynamic shop environment.

You will build assemblies like pumps, manifolds, joints, and arms, sandblast and finish components, and support the welding team with prep work while adhering to safety standards and production schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Hands-on production assembly, fabrication, or mechanical work experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills for shop tracking are a plus.
• Strong hands-on mechanical ability with standard hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow shop orders, mechanical schematics, and production specifications accurately.
• Steel-toe shoes are required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Build and functionally test mechanical assemblies to exact drawings and specs.
• Sandblast, polish, and prepare metal components for welding.
• Apply paint and protective coatings to production parts.
• Construct wooden crates for safe packaging and transit as needed.
• Read and interpret work orders and blueprints while supporting cross-functional projects.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints/schematics

Safety-minded

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shop tracking software

Job description

Heavy Assembly - Assembly & Welding Prep

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: HEAVY008445

• Full-Time

Locations

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Chestertown, MD 21620
Chestertown, MD, USA

Description

Heavy Assembly - Assembly & Welding Prep
Location: 250 Dixon Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620
Work Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00/Hour

Make the Right Connection-Build Your Career with Dixon!

The Dixon Group is looking for a Heavy Assembler to join our team in Chestertown, MD! In this role, you'll build and test essential mechanical assemblies, prep components for our welding team, and help ensure our products meet high quality standards before shipping out. If you take pride in precision craftsmanship and love working in a dynamic, supportive shop environment, we'd love to talk to you!

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation's heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Build and functionally test mechanical assemblies—including Test Pumps, Air Tank Manifolds, Swivel Joints, and Loading Arms to exact engineering drawings and shop specifications.
• Sandblast, polish, and prepare metal components and piping for the welding team.
• Apply paint and protective coatings to critical production components.
• Construct custom wooden shipping crates for safe packaging and transit of finished goods as needed.
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and production prints while supporting cross-functional plant projects and team needs.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proven hands-on experience in production assembly, fabrication, or mechanical work is preferred.
• Basic computer skills for shop tracking are a plus.
• Strong hands-on mechanical ability with experience operating standard hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow shop orders, mechanical schematics, and production specifications accurately.
• Pride in quality craftsmanship and strict adherence to safety and process standards.
  Note: Steel-toe shoes are required for this position.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Training opportunities
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)

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