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Manufacturing Technician

The Dixon Group • Chestertown, MD • 15h ago

Location: 225 Talbot Blvd, Chestertown, MD 21620

Pay Range: $25 - $30 per hour

Work Hours: 2 Shifts available

6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday

2:30 PM - 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday

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The Dixon Group is seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Technician to join our team in Chestertown, MD! The ideal candidate will have prior manufacturing experience and a strong mechanical aptitude, with the ability to operate, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC equipment in a production environment. In this role, you will support manufacturing operations by ensuring parts are produced accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. You will be responsible for monitoring machine performance, identifying and resolving machining issues, inspecting finished products, and maintaining a safe and productive 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:

Operate and monitor computer numerical controlled (CNC) machinery used to mill, punch, drill, broach, and ream metal and plastic components.

Troubleshoot machine performance issues and make adjustments to machine settings, tooling, or programs as needed to maintain production requirements.

Identify machining defects, investigate root causes, and take corrective action to ensure product quality and process efficiency.

Perform in-process and final inspections of manufactured parts to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, work orders, and manufacturing documentation.

Use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools, to verify dimensional accuracy.

Make sound decisions regarding quality, tolerances, machine operation, and production sequencing.

Prepare and set up machines for production runs, including tooling changes and machine adjustments.

Monitor production output to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to production schedules.

Maintain accurate production and quality records as required.

Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and team members to continuously improve manufacturing processes and product quality.

What We're Looking For:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum of three years of manufacturing experience required.

Experience operating or troubleshooting CNC machinery required.

Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and manufacturing specifications.

Experience using precision measuring equipment, including calipers and micrometers.

Basic shop mathematics skills, including addition, subtraction, fractions, and measurement conversions.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and quality expectations.

Effective communication and teamwork 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 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.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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