Industrial IT Systems Administrator (Manufacturing)

The Pivot Group Careers; Wayland Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Wayland, MI is seeking experienced IT Systems Administrators to join a network of manufacturing-focused opportunities. We collaborate with multiple Michigan manufacturers to provide long-term fit for skilled IT professionals in plant and office environments.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of IT systems administration, Windows Server and Active Directory expertise, and a track record supporting industrial systems such as ERP/MES.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of hands-on IT systems administration experience.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and common networking protocols.
• Experience supporting users in a plant or industrial environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network problems methodically.

Responsibilities

• Document configurations, procedures, and recurring issues for the IT team.
• Coordinate with vendors on equipment repair, licensing, and support tickets.
• Maintain servers, workstations, and network equipment across plant and office sites.
• Monitor system performance and resolve outages, slowdowns, and connectivity issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access requests in directory and business systems.
• Apply security patches and antivirus updates and follow backup and recovery procedures.
• Support manufacturing systems such as ERP, MES, and shop floor data collection tools.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems for production and office staff.

Skills

IT systems administration

Windows Server

Active Directory

Networking protocols

Documentation

Communication

Industrial environment experience

Scripting (PowerShell)

VMware

Hyper-V

ERP/MES platforms

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

ERP platforms

MES platforms

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Wayland, MI is seeking experienced IT Systems Administrators to join a network of manufacturing-focused opportunities. We collaborate with multiple Michigan manufacturers to provide long-term fit for skilled IT professionals in plant and office environments.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of IT systems administration, Windows Server and Active Directory expertise, and a track record supporting industrial systems such as ERP/MES.