CNC Operator Trainee - 2nd Shift presso Dixon Valve & Fittings (The Dixon Group)

CNC Operator Trainee
📍 Location: 225 Talbot Boulevard, Chestertown, MD 21620
🕒 Shift Hours: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday
💲 Pay Range: $17-$19 per hour + 15% Shift Premium

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!

The Dixon Group is looking for a CNC Operator Trainee to join our team on the 2nd shift in Chestertown, MD! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with mechanical aptitude who wants to learn valuable technical skills and work with advanced machinery. In this role, you’ll be trained to set up and operate Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) mills and lathes to produce precision metal components. You’ll learn how to inspect products against engineering drawings, identify machining issues, and make necessary adjustments—all while working in a supportive, safety-focused environment.

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:

• Participate in hands-on training to learn CNC machine setup and operation.

• Produce metal components according to engineering specifications.

• Learn to identify and correct basic machining issues.

• Gain familiarity with Dixon’s product lines and quality standards.

• Collaborate with your team to ensure smooth and safe production processes.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

🎯What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or related coursework preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.

• Mechanical aptitude and an eagerness to learn.

• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.

• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools (training provided if needed).

• Comfort using hand tools and applying basic shop math.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for the duration of your shift.

• A positive attitude and commitment to working safely.

🌟 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. It is the Company's policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as to administer all personnel actions, compensation, and benefits, without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other factors protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all employees and applicants and to all aspects of the employment relationship. 

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.)