Machinist

Dow Jones & Company•Chicopee, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Print Team supports the end-to-end lifecycle of Dow Jones’ print publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Investor’s Business Daily, and the New York Post. The team works across advertising intake, production workflows, plant operations, printing, packaging, sales, Reprints and Licensing, and distribution, collaborating with internal partners and external vendors, distributors, and the USPS to support quality, content freshness, safety, and cost efficiency. The Machinist/Mechanic provides mechanic maintenance support to plant operations. The role identifies, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical problems in production equipment; runs tests, isolates problems, replaces failed components, and determines failure modes. It also performs preventive maintenance and upgrades to mechanical systems while working safely, meeting operational needs, executing the maintenance program, and complying with safety codes.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience as an industrial or commercial mechanic.
Ability to work under deadlines.
Willingness to work a rotating shift between first and second shift with other team members.
Some weekend work is required.
Good math, mechanical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods and bend, stoop, and reach.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.
Welding experience.
Ability to follow corporate and plant policies and practices.
Professional, reliable, and punctual.

Nice To Haves

Some experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical systems, including disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration.
Use information from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
Clean, lubricate, and adjust machinery, equipment, and parts.
Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
Examine parts for defects, breakage, and excessive wear.
Test machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices.
Operate repaired machinery and equipment to verify that repairs are adequate.
Reassemble equipment after inspections, testing, or repairs.
Repair and maintain industrial production machinery and equipment.
Repair or replace broken and malfunctioning components.
Study blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals to determine proper installation and operation.
Cut and weld metal to repair parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment.
Test repairs when completed.
Record parts and materials used, request supplies as needed, and maintain records of repairs and maintenance.
Perform repairs or modifications when blueprints or manufacturers’ specifications are unavailable or incomplete.
Follow safety and security practices and maintain a safe, clean, and secure work environment.
Inform management, mechanics, and equipment operators of potential mechanical hazards.
Execute the maintenance work schedule provided by the supervisor and make strategic decisions to complete scheduled work on time.
Keep the Foreman informed of issues that may affect equipment operational capability.
Maintain the shop in a safe and orderly condition.
Attend meetings and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain close contact with the Foreman, maintenance crew, production supervisors, and equipment operators.
Inform the maintenance supervisor and/or manager of abnormal or critical situations and seek advice on matters outside the employee’s knowledge or authority.
Perform other tasks and special assignments as requested by management.
Work with the production manager to set equipment maintenance priorities.
Follow corporate and plant policies and practices, and keep accurate, useful, and timely operational and maintenance records.