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Dow Jones System Support Specialist (Industrial/Electrical: Onsite at Print Plant) in SILVER SPRING, Maryland

Job Description: About us:

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 news-gathering 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, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

About the Role

The 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

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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/AA/M/F/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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. 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: IT, Telecom & Internet

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

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Req ID: 41148

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