Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician

Dixon Valve•Chestertown, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dixon Group is looking for an Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician to join their team in Chestertown, MD. This role is responsible for the overall functionality and reliability of complex manufacturing machinery and facility systems. The Technician will execute comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) programs, perform swift and accurate troubleshooting, and conduct all necessary repairs on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment to ensure maximum uptime, optimal operational efficiency, and strict adherence to all safety standards. The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A., based in Chestertown, Maryland, with worldwide distribution centers. They have a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture, and are innovators in the hose coupling industry, aiming to provide real solutions for customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. They value the contributions of Military Veterans and encourage them to apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or related coursework preferred.
2-5 years of CNC Operation, Manufacturing or Industrial Maintenance is required.
Deep understanding of machinery, including gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, motors, pneumatics, and hydraulics. This involves knowing how to service, align, and repair these components.
Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, wiring diagrams, AC/DC circuits, sensors, and basic Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Proficiency in interpreting complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and electrical/piping schematics to understand system layout, identify components, and guide assembly or repair.
Thorough knowledge of OSHA standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, confined space entry, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Understanding of various welding processes (e.g., MIG, TIG, stick) and fabrication techniques for creating or modifying machine parts.
Knowledge of proper rigging techniques, load calculations, and the safe operation of hoists, cranes, and lift trucks (e.g., center of gravity, safe working loads).

Responsibilities

Maintains operational ability of equipment through routine maintenance checklists and activities.
Maintains industrial machinery and equipment using hoists, lift trucks, hand and power tools.
Moves, assembles, installs or dismantles machinery.
Interpret schematic diagrams, blueprints, and sketches.
Analyzes plans for new equipment and maps out space to unpack and assemble new equipment.
Troubleshoots problems and repairs or replaces worn or broken parts as necessary.
May use equipment like forklifts, aerial lifters, and cranes to move heavy or unwieldy machinery.
May perform welding, fabrication, or calibration as needed.
May perform recycling duties in accordance with established processes.
Follows all work site safety requirements and regulations.