Mechanic

Dow Jones; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Plans

PTO

Retirement Plans

Dental & Vision

Education Benefits

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Family Care

Commuter Program

Discounts

Employee Referral

Job summary

Dow Jones is seeking a mechanically skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support the Print Plant operations. You will perform preventive maintenance on production equipment, troubleshoot and repair faults, and install/modify components as needed to maintain peak performance.

The role requires safe work practices, blueprints reading, welding ability, and collaboration with the foreman and operators. The position is on-site at the Print Plant with rotating shifts after 5pm and the potential for some

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and manufacturer manuals.
• Experience with welding is preferred.
• Capable of lifting and performing mechanical repairs.
• Strong math, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical systems, disassemble, clean, reassemble and calibrate equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctions with testers and restore operation; test repairs for adequacy.
• Disassemble, repair and replace broken components and parts.
• Study blueprints to determine correct installation and operation of machinery; weld and fabricate as needed.
• Record parts used and maintenance actions; communicate hazards and schedule work.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and follow safety rules.
• Coordinate with foreman, mechanics and operators on priorities and issues.
• Attend meetings and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Rotate shifts; adapt to after-hours production schedule.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Mechanic provides 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. You will identify, troubleshoot and repair problems in mechanical systems that occur in production equipment. You will run tests, isolate problems, remove/replace failed components, determine failure modes by studying worn components and perform other tasks while also performing preventive maintenance and upgrades to mechanical systems. You will be based on-site at our Print Plant reporting to the Machinist Foreman.

You Will

• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical systems to include disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration. Act on information obtained from operators 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 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 manufacturer manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery. Cuts and welds 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. Record repairs and maintenance performed. Sometimes repairs or modifications are performed when blueprints and manufacturer specifications are unavailable or incomplete.
• 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 your supervisor. This will require strategic decisions to ensure the scheduled work will be completed within the period scheduled.
• Keep 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 manager informed on all abnormal or critical situations and seek advice on matters outside of their knowledge or authority. Perform other tasks and special assignments as requested by management. Work with the production manager to set equipment maintenance priorities.
• Rotate shifts as scheduled by the plant management. The primary production hours of the plant are after 5pm (second shift). This is a rotating shift between 1st and 2nd shift with other team members with some weekend work required.

You Have

• High school degree or 1- 3 years of equivalent experience in industrial / commercial mechanics preferred.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and safe machine operation principles including welding experience.
• Capability of lifting press parts and making mechanical repairs.
• Good math, mechanical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, reach, and lift 35-pounds.
• An understanding of corporate and plant policies/practices while keeping accurate, useful operational and maintenance records.

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

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Base Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000

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).