Heavy Assembly & Welding Prep Specialist (Day Shift)

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

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.