Systems Support Specialist (Electro-Mechanical with PLC Experience)

Dow Jones & Company•LaGrange, GA

1d•$60,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

About the Team: This team is part of the Print Operations Business Group. About the Role The System Support Specialist is responsible for ensuring the maximum availability and performance of advanced production, manufacturing, and automation equipment. This hands-on role involves comprehensive installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and control systems. You will work independently under limited supervision to perform complex breakdown analysis, preventative maintenance (PM), equipment upgrades, machinist and technical skills in a fast-paced industrial environment. You will be based at our LaGrange, Georgie print plant and will report to the Associate Director, Production.

Requirements

Machining: Proven proficiency in operating and setting up manual machining tools (lathes, mills, grinders) and machining processes.
Diagnostics: Proven experience with logical troubleshooting (diagnostics, problem-solving) for electro-mechanical equipment.
Electrical: Competent in fundamental electrical skills for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical systems.
Reading Schematics: Ability to read and apply knowledge from mechanical drawings (hydraulic/pneumatic), electrical schematics, and detailed part/component blueprints.
Tools: Must have and be proficient with standard hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments (multimeters/DVM, micrometers, calipers).
Physical Requirements: Ability to frequently lift and/or move materials up to 70 pounds; frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and working in conditions near noise.
Schedule Flexibility: Willing and flexible to work various shifts, including overtime if needed, weekends, holidays, and on-call if needed.

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting and Repair : Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair failures in advanced production, manufacturing, and automation equipment. This includes mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Preventative Maintenance (PM): Inspect equipment for proper functioning and perform routine, predictive, and preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications and computerized PM schedules/data.
System Diagnostics: Utilize electrical test equipment (e.g., Digital volt meter, oscilloscopes) to troubleshoot electrical circuitry down to the component level, including control circuits, AC/DC drives (VFDs), and basic electrical systems (starters, fuses, contacts, relays).
Controls Systems : Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) controls systems. Experience with setup, programming, and troubleshooting of PLCs is highly valued.
Mechanical Systems : Perform maintenance on heavy mechanical systems, including, but not limited to, gear boxes, chain drives, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings, compressors, and hydraulic/pneumatic components (cylinders, pumps, valves).
Facility Support : Conduct maintenance and adjustment/repair of building mechanical systems (e.g., air compressors, HVAC systems) and power distribution systems as required.
Machining & Fabrication Machining : Operate machining tools, including lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, and other shop equipment to produce, repair, or reproduce replacement parts and components for machinery.
Fabrication : Fabricate, modify, and repair machine parts, tooling, and fixtures from various materials according to blueprints, technical specifications, or reverse-engineered samples, if required.
Precision Measurement : Use precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges) to ensure all machined parts meet specified tolerances and quality standards.
Technical Interpretation : Read, analyze, and interpret complex mechanical drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical procedures/manuals to make necessary repairs, adjustments, and to fabricate components.
Documentation : Create and close work orders using asset management systems, documenting labor hours, equipment status, failures, and parts used (including machined components). Complete a detailed shift report as required.
Inventory : Test inventory items, such as electronic control boards, periodically. Assist in developing, maintaining, and managing parts ordering and inventory.
Safety and Standards : Enforce and adhere to all safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash, Hot Work procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Mentorship and Teamwork : Work effectively in a team-based environment, collaborating with production staff, maintenance colleagues, and potentially providing support or mentorship.