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Welder Assembler
Location: Chestertown, MD 21620
Work Hours: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Pay Range: $17 to $18 per hour
Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!
The Dixon Group is seeking a detail‑oriented Welder Assembler to join our production team in Chestertown, MD! In this role, you’ll contribute directly to the manufacturing of high‑quality products by performing welding preparation, assembling mechanical components, and conducting product testing. If you enjoy hands‑on work, take pride in precision, and want to grow your skills in a supportive manufacturing environment, we’d love to meet you.
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.
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:
- Prepare parts for welding through sanding, sandblasting, and pipe polishing
- Assemble and test a variety of products, including:
- Test pumps
- Air tank manifolds
- Swivel joints
- Loading arms (as needed)
- Follow shop orders, engineering drawings, and production prints to ensure accurate assembly
- Assist with wooden crate construction for shipment of completed parts
- Support other production areas and special projects as needed
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
What We're Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous assembly or production experience is a plus
- Mechanical aptitude and interest in hands‑on work
- Familiarity with basic hand tools
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to read and follow shop orders and engineering drawings
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to maintain an orderly workspace
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!
Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!
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.)
Salary : $17 - $18