Machinist

Dow Jones & Company, Inc.; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Maternity/paternity leave

Family care benefits

Commuter transit

Discount programs

Employee referrals

Job summary

Dow Jones & Company, Inc. is seeking a Machinist/Mechanic to support plant operations. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical systems, and fabricating/repairing parts.

You will read blueprints, operate testing devices, and collaborate with production teams to ensure safe, efficient equipment operation. The position requires a high school degree or equivalent, welding experience, and ability to work rotating shifts with some weekend work.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience as an industrial/commercial mechanic.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Welding experience is preferred.
• Good math, mechanical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical systems including disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration.
• Clean, lubricate, adjust parts and machinery.
• Disassemble and repair machinery, inspect parts for wear, test operation with metering devices.
• Repair and maintain industrial production machinery and equipment.
• Repair and replace malfunctioning components.
• Study blueprints and manuals for installation and operation.
• Cut and weld metal to fabricate or repair parts.
• Test repairs after completion.
• Record parts used and maintenance activities.
• Maintain safe and orderly shop environment.
• Communicate issues to Foreman and schedule work per supervisor.
• Attend meetings and support continuous improvement.
• Keep records and coordinate with maintenance team.

Skills

Industrial mechanic experience

Welding experience

Ability to work under deadlines

Mathematical and mechanical skills

Written and verbal communication

Physical stamina to lift 35 pounds

Read blueprints and manuals

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Voltmeters

Testing devices

Blueprints & manuals

Job description

Job Description:

About the Team:

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.

Operating across ad intake, production workflows, plant operations, printing, packaging, single copy and amenity sales, Reprints and Licensing, and distribution; the team collaborates with internal cross-functional partners and external vendors, distributors, and the USPS to ensure quality, content freshness, safety, and cost efficiency from creation to final delivery.

About the Role

The Machinist/Mechanics provides competent and effective mechanic maintenance support to plant operations. The ability to perform work safely, meet the needs of operations, execute the maintenance program and comply with all safety codes is paramount. The Machinist/Mechanic must identify, troubleshoot and repair problems in mechanical systems that occur in production equipment. He/she must be able to run tests, isolate problems, remove/replace failed components, determine failure modes by studying worn components and perform other tasks as necessary. He/she also performs preventive maintenance and upgrades to mechanical systems.

You Will:

• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical systems to include disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration. Acts on information obtained from operators in order to diagnose equipment problems.

• Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.

• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs. Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear. Observe and test the operation of machinery and equipment in order to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices. Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs. Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.

• Repair and maintain the operating condition of industrial production machinery and equipment.

• Repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.

• Study blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery.

• Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment.

• Test all repairs upon completion.

• Record parts and materials used, and request new parts and materials as necessary.

• Record repairs and maintenance performed. Sometimes repairs or modifications are performed when blueprints and manufacturers' specifications are unavailable or incomplete.

• Knowledge of basic mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and safe machine operation principles. Utilize safety and security practices and procedures following established rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean, and secure work environment.

• Communicate with management, mechanics, and equipment operators to advise them if there are any potential mechanical hazards. Execute the maintenance work schedule as provided by his/her supervisor. Proper execution of the work schedule will require strategic decisions to ensure the scheduled work will be completed within the period scheduled.

• Keeps the Foreman informed of all issues which may affect the operational capability of the equipment.

• Ensure the shop is maintained in a safe and orderly fashion.

• Attend meetings and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain close contact with the Foreman, maintenance crew, the production supervisors and equipment operators. Keep the maintenance supervisor and/or manager properly informed on all abnormal or critical situations and seeks advice on matters outside of their knowledge or authority.

• Perform other tasks and special assignments as requested by management.

You Have

• High school degree or equivalent work experience. Some experience preferred.

• Experience as an industrial / commercial mechanic.

• Ability to work under deadlines.

• Willingness to work a rotating shift between 1st and 2nd shift with other team members. Some weekend work required.

• Good math, mechanical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stoop & reach. Must be able to lift 35-pounds.

• Welding experience.

• Understand and follow all corporate and plant policies/practices. Keep accurate, useful and timely operational and maintenance records. Work with the production manager to set equipment maintenance priorities. Must be professional, reliable & report to work on time.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

• Education Benefits

• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Family Care Benefits

• Commuter Transit Program

• Subscription Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Business Area: Dow Jones - Print Operations

Job Category: Production & Skilled Trades

Union Status:

Non-Union / A clear and likely internal candidate

Base Pay Range: $32.97 (Hourly Rate) - $43.96 (Hourly Rate)

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest newsgathering operations globally.

It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).