Journeyman Machinist

Dixon Valve•Chestertown, MD

7d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Dixon Group is seeking a Journeyman Machinist to join its Chestertown, Maryland team. The role plans and executes complex manufacturing projects by setting up, programming, and operating manual and CNC machine tools. Work includes machining intricate parts to exact specifications from complex blueprints, troubleshooting equipment, optimizing CNC programs, performing quality checks with precision instruments, and designing custom fixtures. Two Monday-through-Friday shifts are available: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM and 2:30 PM–11:00 PM. The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company based in Chestertown, Maryland, with more than 100 years of operation in the United States and distribution centers worldwide. The company describes its workforce as diverse and its culture as values-based, supportive, and collaborative. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. The company does not provide sponsorship to work in the United States.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Licensed journeyperson status and graduation from a CNC Apprenticeship Program.
At least 7 years of experience in a machine operation role.
Extensive knowledge of machine shop mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, and machining procedures.
Advanced proficiency in interpreting complex blueprints and using CAM software.
Attention to detail, troubleshooting ability, and manual dexterity to adjust machine controls accurately and repeatedly.
Ownership, accountability, motivation to achieve goals and take on increased responsibility, and the ability to work independently and proactively.
Strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills; collaborative approach and ability to coach and mentor team members.
Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, work safely around machinery, operate manual and power tools, manipulate components during assembly, and perform detailed visual inspections, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and maintain multiple machine centers, including lathes and mills, to complete complex projects using a broad range of metals.
Program CNC machines, conduct trial runs and computer simulations, and revise existing programs to improve efficiency and eliminate errors.
Analyze job orders, blueprints, specifications, and design data to determine reference points, cutting paths, hole locations, and angular and linear dimensions.
Design fixtures, tooling, and experimental parts for special engineering needs; fabricate, modify, and fit parts to repair mechanisms and install equipment.
Measure, examine, and test completed units with precision instruments, ensuring they conform to specifications and verifying gauge accuracy.
Diagnose machine tool malfunctions, check spindle and turret alignment, perform tool-eye alignment, and maintain machines to minimize downtime.
Coach and train other machinists and collaborate with engineering, supervisory teams, and external vendors to exchange technical information and improve machining methods.
Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.