Helpdesk Technician

Ufp-Technologies; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

401K with matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

UFP Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Help Desk Technician to provide frontline IT support for employees. You will diagnose and resolve hardware, software, account access, and connectivity issues across Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, and AD environments.

The role focuses on ticket management, clear communication, and strong customer service in a fast-paced setting on-site in Dover, NH. Relevant certifications are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years of help desk/desktop support experience.
• Hands-on experience supporting Windows 10/11, including driver configuration.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft 365 apps.
• Experience with printers, network scanning, and Zebra label printers preferred.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and manages the help desk ticket queue, prioritizes incidents, documents steps, and resolves or escalates.
• Provides Tier 1 support for hardware, software, account access, and connectivity via in-person, phone, email, or ticketing.
• Troubleshoots Windows 10/11 OS issues, application errors, and performance problems; installs drivers as needed.
• Supports Microsoft 365 apps (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) and other business apps.
• Manages user accounts, AD groups, and access permissions per security policies.
• Assists with password resets, account lockouts, and login issues.
• Installs and configures desktop PCs, peripherals, monitors, docking stations, and end-user equipment.
• Troubleshoots printers, network printers, and Zebra label printers; handles connectivity and print quality issues.
• Diagnoses wired and wireless network connectivity, including DNS/DHCP and IP config.
• Maintains desktop applications (Office, Adobe) and other approved software.
• Assists users with network drives and shared resources access.
• Documents troubleshooting steps and resolutions for knowledge sharing and ticket closure.
• Escalates complex issues with clear evidence of steps and results.
• Follows up to ensure user satisfaction and timely ticket closure.
• Communicates technical information clearly to end users.
• Adheres to IT procedures, security policies, and escalation guidelines.

Skills

Windows 10/11 support

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Printer troubleshooting

Networking basics

Ticketing system usage

Customer service

Hardware peripherals setup

Adobe apps familiarity

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Printer drivers

AD management tools

Adobe software

Job description

UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered custom products. UFP is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to most of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The Company’s single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices and packaging for minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implants.

UFP Technologies, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• 401K with a matching contribution
• Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee discounts and much more!

Location: This position will be on-site full-time in Dover, New Hampshire. The position holder will need to be within commuting distance (within 45 min).

Summary:

The Help Desk Technician provides frontline technical support to employees by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving common hardware, software, account access, and connectivity issues. This position supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 workstations, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, office productivity applications, network connectivity, wireless access, printers, scanners, and Zebra label printers.

The Technician is responsible for managing and maintaining the help desk ticket queue, documenting incidents and service requests, communicating effectively with end users, and escalating issues to the appropriate IT personnel when necessary. The incumbent demonstrates strong technical troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors, manages, and maintains the help desk ticket queue, ensuring incidents and service requests are acknowledged, prioritized, documented, and resolved or escalated in a timely manner.
• Provides Tier 1 technical support to employees for hardware, software, account access, and connectivity issues through in-person, telephone, email, and ticketing system requests.
• Troubleshoots and resolves common Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating system issues, including application errors, performance problems, configuration issues, and driver installations.
• Supports Microsoft 365 applications and services, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and other supported business applications.
• Creates, modifies, and maintains user accounts, group memberships, and access permissions in Active Directory in accordance with established procedures and security policies.
• Assists users with password resets, account lockouts, login issues, and other common authentication and access-related requests.
• Installs, configures, maintains, and troubleshoots desktop computers, peripherals, monitors, docking stations, and other end-user equipment.
• Troubleshoots and supports office printers, network printers, network scanning functionality, and Zebra label printers, including connectivity, driver, configuration, and print-quality issues.
• Diagnoses basic wired and wireless network connectivity issues, including Wi-Fi access, IP configuration, DNS, DHCP, and network resource connectivity.
• Installs, configures, and troubleshoots desktop applications, including Microsoft Office and Adobe applications, as well as other approved business software.
• Assists users with access to shared drives, network resources, printers, and other authorized business systems.
• Documents troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and relevant technical details in the ticketing system to maintain accurate service records and support knowledge sharing.
• Recognizes issues that require higher-level technical support and escalates them appropriately, providing clear documentation of troubleshooting performed and results observed.
• Follows up with users as needed to confirm resolution, ensure customer satisfaction, and close tickets in accordance with established procedures.
• Communicates technical information, troubleshooting steps, service updates, and resolutions in a clear, professional, and user-friendly manner.
• Follows established IT procedures, security policies, and escalation guidelines when providing support or making system changes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate required.
• One to two years of experience in a help desk/desktop support role.
• Hands-on experience supporting Windows 10 and Windows 11, including application installation, driver configuration, and basic operating system troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, including creating and modifying user accounts, managing group memberships, and assisting with account access issues.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications and common end-user productivity tools.
• Experience troubleshooting desktop hardware, peripherals, printers, and common software issues.
• Familiarity with printer installation and configuration, network scanning, and Zebra label printers preferred.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
• Basic understanding of wired and wireless networking, including Wi-Fi connectivity, network switches, routers, and wireless access points.
• Experience using a ticketing system to track, document, prioritize, and manage support requests preferred.
• Experience in a customer service environment required.
• Familiarity with Adobe applications and other commonly used business software preferred.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification preferred but not required.

UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.