Machinist

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.

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.

• 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.
  

• 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.