Journeyman Machinist

Job overview

The Journeyman Machinist role is onsite in Chestertown, MD, with two Monday–Friday shift options: 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Pay is $25.00–$35.00 per hour. The Dixon Group makes hose couplings and provides solutions for its customers. The machinist plans and executes complex manufacturing work by setting up, programming, and operating manual and CNC machine tools. The role produces parts to blueprint specifications, maintains equipment, performs precision quality checks, and supports improved machining methods through collaboration and coaching.

What you'll do

• Set up, operate, and maintain lathes, mills, and other machine centers
• program CNC machines and revise programs
• interpret job orders, blueprints, and specifications
• design fixtures and tooling
• measure and test completed units with precision instruments
• diagnose malfunctions and maintain machines
• coach machinists
• collaborate with engineering, supervisors, and vendors
• follow safety protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

journeyman machinist

dixon group

chestertown md

cnc machining

manual machining

lathes and mills

blueprint interpretation

quality inspection

$25–$35/hr

monday–friday

two shift options

veterans encouraged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• bonus programs
• 401(k)
• training opportunities
• tuition reimbursement
• paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• gym reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires high school diploma or equivalent, licensed journeyperson status, CNC apprenticeship graduation, and 7+ years of machine operation experience. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Benefits include insurance, bonus programs, 401(k), training, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, PTO, holidays, and gym reimbursement.

About the employer

Dixon Valve & Coupling Company LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Industrial Valve Manufacturing. Sector: 33.