Assembler

Dixon Valve•Stevensville, MD

10d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Hydrasearch, a proud affiliate of The Dixon Group is looking for an Assembler to join our team in Stevensville, MD! In this role, you will be building a variety of critical components—including metal fittings, valves, couplings, and hose assemblies—for our customers, which include most of the major shipyards in the United States. You will work in a collaborative shop environment where daily tasks vary and cross-training is essential. At Hydrasearch, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or Trade School equivalent required.
Basic mechanical aptitude.
Ability to do basic math, including computing ratios and percentages.
Strong communication skills (ability to ask questions and listen actively).
Must be highly detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and willing to learn new skills.
Capable of working with minimal instruction once proficient.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Work well within a fast-paced, collaborative shop environment.
Steel-toe shoes are required on the shop floor.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of prior assembly work (e.g., manufacturing, mechanical, or retail assembly) is preferred but not required.
Experience reading blueprints is a major plus!

Responsibilities

Assemble company product lines (hoses, valves, and couplings) following standard operating procedures (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 high-quality standards. Mark parts using pin stampers, laser marking, etc.
Transport raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility using hand trucks, dollies, and shop carts.
Consistently and accurately complete job paperwork in the computer system to maintain part counts and traceability.
Participate in ongoing on-the-job training to achieve the cross-training needs of the department.