Assembler

Dixon Valve•Stevensville, MD

8d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Hydrasearch, an affiliate of The Dixon Group, is hiring an Assembler in Stevensville, Maryland. The role builds metal fittings, valves, couplings, hose assemblies, and other components for customers including major U.S. shipyards. Work takes place in a collaborative shop environment, where tasks vary and cross-training is important. Assemblers follow standard operating procedures, shop orders, and work instructions to assemble products. They operate tools and machinery, prepare hardware for secondary machining, finish and mark parts, move materials and finished goods around the facility, and accurately record job information in a computer system to support part counts and traceability. Employees also participate in on-the-job training to meet department cross-training needs. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, at 203A Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666. Pay is $17.00–$20.00 per hour. Steel-toe shoes are required on the shop floor. The company does not provide U.S. work sponsorship. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or trade school equivalent.
Basic mechanical aptitude.
Ability to perform basic math, including computing ratios and percentages.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to ask questions and listen actively.
Highly detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and willing to learn new skills.
Ability to work with minimal instruction once proficient.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative shop environment.
Steel-toe shoes are required on the shop floor.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of prior assembly work, such as manufacturing, mechanical, or retail assembly; preferred but not required.
Experience reading blueprints is a major plus.

Responsibilities

Assemble company product lines, including hoses, valves, and couplings, according to SOPs, shop orders, and work instructions.
Safely operate power tools and machinery, including hand drills, grinders, drill presses, and hydraulic presses.
Grind rudders and other hardware for secondary machining operations.
Use bead-blast equipment to ensure finished goods meet quality standards.
Mark parts using pin stampers, laser marking, and similar methods.
Transport raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility using hand trucks, dollies, and shop carts.
Complete job paperwork accurately in the computer system to maintain part counts and traceability.
Participate in ongoing on-the-job training to meet department cross-training needs.