Quality Technician

Dixon Valve; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Bonus programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group, based in Chestertown, MD, is seeking a Quality Technician to perform in-process audits, inspect materials, and calibrate gauges. The role emphasizes precision, measurement, and strict adherence to engineering drawings and standards.

You will document results, communicate non-conformances, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in STEM or related coursework preferred.
• 1-3 years in quality, inspection, engineering, or manufacturing roles preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and use standard measurement tools.
• Strong knowledge of calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and thread gauges.
• Familiarity with ANSI, ASTM, API, and 3A standards.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and approve incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods against drawings and specs.
• Perform daily product inspections using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges).
• Document inspection results via reports, logs, and databases; track rework and scrap.
• Communicate non-conformances to affected departments and ensure corrective actions.
• Issue corrective actions per internal quality guidelines.
• Maintain and manage production gauges; arrange calibration as needed.
• Verify gauge operation and manage inspections and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain SOPs for the Quality department and update as needed.
• Assist in auditing procedures and recommending improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement to enhance quality systems and reduce rework.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in STEM or related coursework preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Thread gauges

Quality measurement equipment

Job description

Quality Technician
Location: 365 Haacke Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620
Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Pay Range: $19.00 - $24.00/Hour

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!

The Dixon Group is seeking a Quality Technician to join our team in Chestertown, MD! In this role, you will be responsible for in-process production audits, inspecting incoming materials, and managing the calibration of gauges. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in precision and has a strong background in inspection, measurement, and metrology.

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:

• Inspect and approve incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform daily product inspections utilizing precision measurement tools, including height gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
• Document inspection results accurately through reports, logs, and database entries, including tracking rework and scrap.
• Communicate non-conformances promptly to affected departments and follow up to ensure required adjustments are made.
• Issue Corrective Actions as appropriate, strictly following internal quality guidelines.
• Maintain and manage all production gauges; perform in-house calibration where possible and coordinate third-party calibration when necessary.
• Verify the proper operation of gauges, managing necessary inspections and repairs.
• Ensure strict compliance with company quality standards, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Quality department, executing revisions and updates as needed.
• Assist in auditing internal work procedures and provide actionable recommendations to address non-conformances.
• Participate actively in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing quality systems and reducing rework.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in STEM or related coursework preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in a quality, inspection, engineering, or manufacturing role preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and utilize standard measurement tools.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and thread gauges).
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, blueprints, and industry specifications (e.g., ANSI, ASTM, API, and 3A).
• Familiarity with quality documentation, reporting, and accurate data entry.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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. It is the Company's policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as to administer all personnel actions, compensation, and benefits, without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other factors protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all employees and applicants and to all aspects of the employment relationship.

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.).