IT Site Administrator

Sonnax; Trail (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package

Job summary

Sonnax Transmission Company in Trail, Oregon, is hiring an IT Site Administrator to provide on-site IT support, manage local endpoints, and maintain site infrastructure. You will partner with site leadership and central IT to ensure uptime and secure operations across production and office spaces.

You will participate in ERP migrations, hardware refreshes, and security initiatives, while documenting procedures and maintaining asset inventories.

Qualifications

• Two- or four-year degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in technical support, systems administration, or IT field services.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or warehouse environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site IT support to end users and maintain local infrastructure.
• Coordinate deployments, upgrades, and corporate IT initiatives.
• Ensure security standards are followed and participate in audits.
• Support ERP migrations and hardware refresh projects.

Skills

Windows OS

Endpoint management

Network basics

Azure AD/M365

VMware/Hyper-V

SQL basics

Documentation

Customer service

Education

IT/CS/Engineering degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure AD

VMware/Hyper-V

VPN/DNS basics

Job description

Sonnax Transmission Company

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Who We Are

The Associated Parts Platform is a global collective organization of leading businesses delivering innovative, high-quality solutions for the automotive aftermarket industry. As part of our shared services team, you will support multiple subsidiaries, each recognized for excellence in emissions systems, drivetrain components, ride control, electronics, and transmission technologies. Our Platform approach enables collaboration, efficiency, and best-in-class performance across diverse product categories, driving value for customers worldwide.

We are a multi-site, multi-brand organization undergoing a major technology transformation to unify our systems, processes, and data into a cohesive enterprise operating model across all business units. Our Platform IT organization serves as a centralized strategic function, providing standards, governance, and enterprise solutions that support modernization and enable consistent, scalable operations across the entire company. Our IT Site Administrators serve as the essential on-site presence at each physical location.

What You’ll Do

The IT Site Administrator is the primary on-site technical resource and the face of IT for the facility, providing hands-on support to end users, maintaining local technology infrastructure, and ensuring system uptime. This role partners closely with local leadership and employees while coordinating with central IT Operations for deployments, upgrades, and corporate IT initiatives. The IT Site Administrator ensures compliance with security standards and plays a critical role in delivering a consistent, secure, and high-quality IT experience across the organization.

End User & Desktop Support

• Serve as the first line of on-site technical support for all local users, escalating appropriately to central IT teams.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot endpoints, peripherals, printers, handheld devices, and shop-floor technology.
• Deliver an excellent customer experience through fast, effective, and friendly support.

Infrastructure & Operations Support

• Act as the on-site technical hands for servers, network equipment, wireless systems, security cameras, and access control.
• Assist central Infrastructure & Operations teams with maintenance, upgrades, patching, and hardware replacements.
• Perform routine health checks on essential systems and environmental monitoring equipment.

Project Execution

• Support major IT projects such as ERP migrations, application deployments, hardware refreshes, wireless upgrades, and security initiatives.
• Participate in process mapping and continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and user experience.
• Document site-specific system information, procedures, floor plans, cabling diagrams, and inventory.

Security & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with corporate IT security standards and participate in security audits and risk assessments.
• Assist in responding to security events, user access requests, and local compliance activities.
• Enforce endpoint management, MFA, patching, and acceptable-use policies at the site.

Site Ownership

• Maintain the site’s hardware inventory, asset tracking, and lifecycle documentation.
• Develop strong relationships with local managers and employees to anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues.
• Provide after-hours, on-call, or weekend support as required by site operations.

What You’ll Need

Education & Experience

• Two- or four-year degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in technical support, systems administration, or IT field services.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environments is a strong plus.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Windows workstations, endpoint management, device imaging, and patching.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (switches, firewalls, Wi‑Fi, VLANs, VPN).
• Experience administering Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and common enterprise applications.
• Hands‑on experience maintaining servers, backup devices, UPS systems, and VoIP phones.
• Knowledge of SQL, virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V), cloud services (Azure/AWS), and security tools preferred.
• Ability to diagnose hardware issues, replace components, and perform physical setup of equipment.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication, documentation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Comfortable balancing day‑to‑day support with participation in longer‑term projects.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs (servers, UPS devices, switches, etc.).
• Comfortable climbing ladders, crawling under desks, or accessing tight spaces as needed.
• Dexterity to use tools, operate computers, and configure hardware safely.
• Use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated environments.

What You’ll Gain

Impact & Contributions

• Serve as the trusted face of IT for your location, directly contributing to smooth operations and employee productivity.
• Play a key role in enterprise‑wide initiatives including ERP consolidation, infrastructure modernization, and security enhancement.
• Help shape site‑level processes and serve as a critical connector between local teams and corporate IT.

Career Growth

• Opportunities to advance into Systems Administration, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or IT Operations leadership roles.
• Exposure to enterprise technologies, cross‑functional project work, and modern IT architectures.
• Continuous skill development supported by industry certifications and training programs.

Benefits & Culture

• Competitive compensation and full benefits package.
• Strong culture of collaboration, professional respect, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to make a daily impact supporting a dedicated team in a dynamic, hands‑on environment.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.