Machinist (Part-Time)

Job Description:

About the Team:

The team is part of the Print Operations Business.

About the Role

The primary role of the Machinist/Mechanic is to 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. You must identify troubleshoot and repair problems in mechanical systems that occur in production equipment and be able to run tests isolate problems remove/replace failed components determine failure modes by studying worn components and perform other tasks as necessary. You will also perform preventive maintenance and upgrades to mechanical systems. This is a rotating shift between 1st and 2nd shift with other team members with some weekend work required. You will be reporting to the Operations Manager at the White Oak Maryland Print Plant location.

You Will:

• Rotate shifts on a schedule dictated by the plant management. The primary production hours of the plant are after 5pm or Second shift.
• 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.
• Lift press parts and make mechanical 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 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 requests new parts and materials.
• Record repairs and maintenance performed. Sometimes repairs or modifications are performed when blueprints and manufacturers specifications are unavailable or incomplete.
• Utilize safety and security practices and procedures following established rules and regulations and maintains 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.
• Execute the work schedule 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 properly informed on all abnormal or critical situations and seek advice on matters outside of their knowledge or authority.
• Keep accurate useful and timely operational and maintenance records. Work with the production manager to set equipment maintenance priorities.
• Perform other tasks and special assignments as requested by management.

You Have:

• High school degree or equivalent experience. Some experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and electrical systems and safe machine operation principles along with welding experience.
• 10 years of experience as an industrial / commercial mechanic.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Good math mechanical organizational written and verbal communication skills. You are professional and reliable.
• Ability to stand for extended periods bend stoop and reach and are able to lift 35-pounds..
• Understanding of and will follow all corporate and plant policies/practices.

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
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application due to a disability email us at Please put Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - Print Operations

Job Category:

Production & Skilled Trades

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $35.71 (Hourly Rate) - $100.00 (Hourly Rate)

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidates experience industry knowledge location technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract engage and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary for bonus eligible roles targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles in addition to cash compensation the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package with a variety of physical health retirement and savings caregiving emotional wellbeing transportation and other benefits including elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..