Job Description

Machine Operator
Location: 365 Haacke Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620
Pay Range: $18 - $22 per hour

Shift Hours: All Shifts Available

• 1st Shift - 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• 2nd Shift - 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!

The Dixon Group is looking for a Machine Operator to join our skilled manufacturing team in Chestertown, MD! In this hands-on role, you’ll operate and maintain specialized machinery to produce high-quality parts that power the agricultural industry. You’ll work with hydraulic presses, marking devices, and threading equipment to assemble precision components — and we’ll make sure you have the training and support to succeed. Experience in welding & plasma cutting is a strong plus!

About Us: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

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.

What You'll Do:

• Set up and load material into equipment
• Operate specialized equipment safely, efficiently and precisely
• Monitor machine performance
• Adjust machine settings to maintain quality and efficiency
• Identify and isolate defective parts
• Perform basic troubleshooting of machine issues
• Record production data
• Adhere to safety protocols
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or related coursework preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn, follow procedures, and work independently
• Reliable, team-oriented mindset with great time management
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Previous machine operation experience is a plus—but not required!

What We Offer:

• 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, and more!

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

The 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.)