Assembler

Job Description

Job Description

Assembler

Location: 203A Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD, 21666

Work Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00/Hour

Hydrasearch , a proud affiliate of The Dixon Group is looking for an Assembler to join our team in Stevensville, MD! In this role, you will be building a variety of critical components—including metal fittings, valves, couplings, and hose assemblies—for our customers, which include most of the major shipyards in the United States. You will work in a collaborative shop environment where daily tasks vary and cross-training is essential.

At Hydrasearch, 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:

• Assemble company product lines (hoses, valves, and couplings) following standard operating procedures (SOPs), shop orders, and work instructions.
• Safely operate power tools and machinery, including hand drills, grinders, drill presses, and hydraulic presses.
• Grind rudders and other hardware for secondary machining operations. Use bead blast equipment to ensure finished goods meet high-quality standards. Mark parts using pin stampers, laser marking, etc.
• Transport raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility using hand trucks, dollies, and shop carts.
• Consistently and accurately complete job paperwork in the computer system to maintain part counts and traceability.
• Participate in ongoing on-the-job training to achieve the cross-training needs of the department.

What We’re Looking For: 

• High School Diploma, GED, or Trade School equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of prior assembly work (e.g., manufacturing, mechanical, or retail assembly) is preferred but not required.
• Basic mechanical aptitude. Ability to do basic math, including computing ratios and percentages. Experience reading blueprints is a major plus!
• Strong communication skills (ability to ask questions and listen actively). 
• Must be highly detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and willing to learn new skills. Capable of working with minimal instruction once proficient.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Work well within a fast-paced, collaborative shop environment.

Note: Steel-toe shoes are required on the shop floor.

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!

Who We Are: Hydrasearch is a U.S. manufacturer specializing in fluid-transfer and control systems for maritime, aerospace, and defense applications. Since its founding in 1962, Hydrasearch has developed capabilities in hose assemblies, valve fittings, and customer machined parts, often to meet MIL-SPEC and naval standards.

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

We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.

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.) 

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