Industrial IT Systems Administrator - Manufacturing Ops

The Pivot Group Careers; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to join our network of manufacturing-focused opportunities in Allendale, MI. The role involves supporting ERP/MES and shop-floor data tools, maintaining servers and endpoints, and coordinating with vendors.

The position emphasizes long-term fit, security, and reliability in a manufacturing setting. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in IT systems administration, strong Windows Server and AD knowledge, and the ability to document and

Qualifications

• Three or more years of hands-on IT systems administration experience.
• Experience in plant or industrial environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking protocols.
• Willingness to work occasional off-shift hours during production emergencies.
• Excellent documentation and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: ERP or MES platforms, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), PowerShell scripting, and OT network security exposure.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing systems such as ERP, MES, and shop floor data collection tools.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems for production and office staff.
• 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.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Networking protocols

Troubleshooting

Documentation

PowerShell scripting

Communication

OT environment familiarity

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

ERP/MES familiarity

Backups

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to join our network of manufacturing-focused opportunities in Allendale, MI. The role involves supporting ERP/MES and shop-floor data tools, maintaining servers and endpoints, and coordinating with vendors.

The position emphasizes long-term fit, security, and reliability in a manufacturing setting. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in IT systems administration, strong Windows Server and AD knowledge, and the ability to document and