Quality Technician

Dixon Valve & Coupling Company LLC; Lees Corner (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid time off

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

The Dixon Group in Chestertown, MD is seeking a Quality Technician to perform in-process audits, inspect incoming materials, and calibrate gauges. The role emphasizes precise measurement, adherence to specifications, and detailed documentation.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials, recording results, initiating corrective actions, and maintaining gauges. Ideal for candidates with 1–3 years in quality or manufacturing and a strong eye for detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in STEM or related coursework preferred.
• 1-3 years of quality/inspection/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and utilize standard measurement tools.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges).
• Familiarity with ANSI, ASTM, API, and 3A specifications.
• Experience with quality documentation, reporting and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and approve incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods against drawings and specifications.
• Perform daily product inspections using precision tools (height gauges, calipers, micrometers).
• Document inspection results through reports, logs, and database entries; track rework and scrap.
• Communicate non-conformances to affected departments and follow up for corrective actions.
• Maintain and calibrate production gauges; coordinate third-party calibrations when needed.
• Verify operation of gauges and manage inspections and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain SOPs for the Quality department and update as needed.
• Assist in auditing internal procedures and address non-conformances.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Measurement precision

Quality inspection

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in STEM preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Thread gauges

Job description

Chestertown, MD 21620
Chestertown, MD, USA

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
• 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. 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.)

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