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Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
System Support Specialist (Electrical/ Mechanical Technician)
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What they do
An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
$64,544 / year median in Maryland
-2% projected decline
Job Description
System Support Specialist (Electrical/ Mechanical Technician)
About the
About the RoleThe White Oak 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 White Oak, Maryland and report to the Technology Service Manager.
Team:
The team is part of the Print Operations Business.About the RoleThe White Oak 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 White Oak, Maryland 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 Learn more about all our US benefits \#LI-Onsite Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.