Machine OperatorDixon is looking for a Machine Operator to join its Dixon Boss team in Chestertown on Maryland's eastern shore. A Crimp Sleeve Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery that manufactures Dixon King Crimp Sleeves and Ferrules. This involves ensuring the machine is correctly set up for specific jobs, loading materials, monitoring the process for quality and accuracy, and performing basic troubleshooting and maintenance.
The role requires attention to detail to meet specifications and maintain production efficiency.Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your well-being and professional growth. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, competitive salary, bonus programs, a 401K retirement plan, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, vacation and PTO, paid holidays, gym reimbursements, and more! The targeted range for this position is $17 - $19/hr. Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!At Dixon, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation's heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Make the Right Connection with Dixon!Responsibilities:Learn to set up and operate equipment including but not limited to CNC plasma table, mechanical marking and forming equipment, and welding equipmentWork safely around equipment and co-workersOther duties as assignedCompetencies:Understand basic welding principlesUnderstand and application of precision measuring toolsUnderstand and application of basic hand toolsAbility to understand and follow technical drawings and factory (job) ordersWell organized and accountable for own workGreat attitude, attendance, and teamworkWilling to learn new skillsWork with minimal instructionsAble to lift up to 50 pounds over the course of a shiftThe Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)QualificationsBehaviorsPreferredLoyal: Shows firm and constant support to a causeDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellEnthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivationsPreferredFlexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goalsAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationGoal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpEducationRequiredHigh School or better.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.