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Systems Support Specialist (Electro-Mechanical)

Dow Jones

CHICOPEE, MAJob$70–85K/yrSeen 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$70–85K/yr
Location
CHICOPEE, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Systems Support Specialist will maintain and troubleshoot electro‑mechanical production equipment at Dow Jones' Chicopee printing plant, handling PLCs, variable speed drives, pneumatic controls, and PC support for Windows and networking, while reporting to the Technology Service Manager.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PLC ControlsRelay ControlsVariable Speed DrivesPneumatic ControlsElectrical Test EquipmentVOM MeterOscilloscopePC SupportWindows Operating SystemBasic NetworkingPrioritizationTime ManagementCommunication

Qualifications

3-5 Years Electro-Mechanical ExperienceTechnical Degree or Equivalent Military Training or Related Work ExperienceWillingness and Ability to Work Nights Weekends and Holidays

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full 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 Chicopee plants provide printing services for WSJ, Barron's and the NY Post. Our plant technicians maintain, and troubleshoot all production equipment across the three primary functioning areas of the plateroom, press/reel room, and mailroom. You will also perform desktop services work normally handled by IT in other Dow Jones facilities such as equipment upgrades, virus software upgrades and equipment backups to maintain mission critical systems to safely run equipment. You will be based in Chicopee, Massachusetts and report to the Technology Service Manager.

You Will:

  • Troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery including PLC and relay controls, variable speed drives, and pneumatic controls.

  • Have the basic knowledge of electrical and electronics in accordance to Ohm's law and will use electrical test equipment including a VOM meter and oscilloscope.

  • Provide PC support including Windows operating system and basic networking.

  • Have the willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

You Have:

  • 3-5 years of electro-mechanical experience.

  • Prioritization and time management skillsets.

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.

  • A technical Degree or equivalent military training or related work experience.

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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Business Area: Dow Jones - Print Operations

Job Category: IT, Telecom & Internet

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000

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).

Req ID: 53350

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