Heavy Assembly - Assembly & Welding Prep

Dixon Valve•Chestertown, MD

3d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Dixon Group is looking for a Heavy Assembler to join our team in Chestertown, MD! In this role, you’ll build and test essential mechanical assemblies, prep components for our welding team, and help ensure our products meet high quality standards before shipping out. If you take pride in precision craftsmanship and love working in a dynamic, supportive shop environment, we’d love to talk to you! 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Proven hands-on experience in production assembly, fabrication, or mechanical work is preferred.
Basic computer skills for shop tracking are a plus.
Strong hands-on mechanical ability with experience operating standard hand and power tools.
Ability to follow shop orders, mechanical schematics, and production specifications accurately.
Pride in quality craftsmanship and strict adherence to safety and process standards.
Steel-toe shoes are required for this position.

Responsibilities

Build and functionally test mechanical assemblies—including Test Pumps, Air Tank Manifolds, Swivel Joints, and Loading Arms—to exact engineering drawings and shop specifications.
Sandblast, polish, and prepare metal components and piping for the welding team.
Apply paint and protective coatings to critical production components.
Construct custom wooden shipping crates for safe packaging and transit of finished goods as needed.
Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and production prints while supporting cross-functional plant projects and team needs.