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Welder
Location: 250 Dixon Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620
Work Hours: 6:00 AM -2:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Pay Range: $21-$31/Hour
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The Dixon Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Welder to join our team! If you are a precision-focused craftsperson proficient in both MIG and TIG welding and ready to contribute to the creation of high-quality, essential industrial products, we invite you to apply!
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:
- In this crucial role, you will be responsible for executing high-quality welds and preparing materials to meet our strict production standards.
- Perform production-level MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding on specialized industrial fluid transfer products, ensuring all work meets required specifications and quality control standards.
- Execute essential pre-weld processes, including sandblasting, grinding, and manual machining (e.g., use of lathes or mills for prep), to guarantee optimal material fit and weld integrity.
- Adhere strictly to all safety protocols and procedures, maintain a clean and organized work area, and regularly inspect finished welds for quality assurance.
- Perform routine maintenance and calibration of welding equipment to ensure reliable performance.
What We're Looking For:
- High school diploma or GED required. Successful completion of a formal vocational/technical welding program or apprenticeship is strongly preferred.
- Proven professional production welding experience, specifically utilizing MIG and TIG processes.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols (e.g., AWS standard symbols) to achieve precise fit-up and weld dimensions.
- Ability to safely lift and manipulate materials and stand for extended periods, as required by the production environment.
- Current or verifiable past welding certifications (e.g., AWS certifications) are a significant advantage.
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 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 : $21 - $31