CNC Operator Trainee - 2nd Shift with 15% Shift Premium

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Operator Trainee

• ???? Location : Chestertown, MD
• ???? Shift Hours : 2 : 30 PM - 11 : 00 PM, Monday through Friday
• ???? $17-$19 / hour

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!

The Dixon Group is looking for a CNC Operator Trainee on 2nd Shift to join our team 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.

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.

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

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

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.)