Manufacturing Support Specialist

Dixon Valve • Westmont, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dixon Group is currently seeking a Manufacturing Support Specialist to join our Brass Division in Westmont, IL! This is a unique, hands-on role for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working across multiple functions to keep operations running smoothly. This position is designed for a versatile professional who can support production planning, shop floor logistics, and maintenance coordination—helping ensure operational continuity and efficiency across the division.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 8 to 10 years of prior experience in a screw machine or high-volume precision manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of Acme Gridley multi-spindle screw machine operations, maintenance fundamentals, or equivalent mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated experience in production scheduling, shop floor coordination, or materials management
• Ability to read shop floor documentation, work orders, and job orders

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating daily and weekly machine scheduling to align with customer delivery commitments
• Monitor job queue priorities and communicate adjustments to floor supervisors and operators
• Support capacity planning for Acme Gridley machine cells during peak demand or personnel transitions
• Interface with materials and purchasing to ensure job readiness prior to setup
• Manage inbound raw material flow and staging for screw machine production
• Coordinate finished goods movement from production floor to inspection, secondary operations, and shipping
• Maintain accurate inventory staging and in-process material accountability
• Support 5S and workplace organization standards across the division
• Provide first-response maintenance support for Acme Gridley multi-spindle screw machines during absences of primary technicians
• Capable of performing routine preventive maintenance, minor mechanical adjustments, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime
• Act as an informed liaison between production and maintenance functions when primary maintenance personnel are unavailable
• Support documentation of maintenance activities and machine history logs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED