Senior Welder
Dixon Valve · Chestertown, MD · 2 days ago
On-siteManagement$30–$35/hrFull-time
About the role
The Dixon Group is seeking a Senior Welder to join their team. This role requires a highly motivated and experienced individual with skills in MIG and TIG welding.
Responsibilities
- Execute high-quality welds and prepare materials to meet production standards
- Perform production-level MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding on specialized industrial fluid transfer products
- Execute essential pre-weld processes, including sandblasting, grinding, and manual machining (e.g., use of lathes or mills for prep)
- Adhere strictly to all safety protocols and procedures, maintain a clean and organized work area, and regularly inspect finished welds for quality assurance
- Perform routine maintenance and calibration of welding equipment to ensure reliable performance
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Successful completion of a formal vocational/technical welding program or apprenticeship (preferred)
- Five years of production welding experience (required)
- Ability utilizing Pulse MIG and Pulse TIG processes, experience in aluminum welding, machining or fabrication experience
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols (e.g., AWS standard symbols)
- Ability to safely lift and manipulate materials and stand for extended periods, as required by the production environment
- Current or verifiable past welding certifications (e.g., AWS certifications) (advantageous)
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Successful completion of a formal vocational/technical welding program or apprenticeship (preferred)
- Five years of production welding experience (required)
- Ability utilizing Pulse MIG and Pulse TIG processes, experience in aluminum welding, machining or fabrication experience
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols (e.g., AWS standard symbols)
- Ability to safely lift and manipulate materials and stand for extended periods, as required by the production environment
- Current or verifiable past welding certifications (eAWS certifications) (advantageous)
Skills
- MIG (GMAW) welding
- TIG (GTAW) welding
- Pulse MIG and Pulse TIG processes
- Aluminum welding
- Machining or fabrication experience
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols (e.g., AWS standard symbols)
- Safety protocols adherence
- Routine equipment maintenance and calibration
Benefits
- 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!
Pay
$30.00 - $35.00/Hour
Schedule
6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday