Manufacturing Tech IT

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation, based in Detroit and operating globally, seeks a Manufacturing IT System Administrator to keep plant IT operations secure, stable, and efficient at our Indiana facility. You will support Plex, Ignition, production monitoring systems and industrial networks, partnering with Manufacturing Engineering to maintain uptime.

The role requires hands-on IT administration, incident resolution, and project involvement, with a focus on aligning with DAUCH IT standards and supporting

Qualifications

• IT Specialist for System Integration or equivalent IT qualification.
• Hands-on IT administration experience.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Team-oriented approach and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain servers, client devices, printers, and storage systems.
• Monitor, support, and troubleshoot network infrastructure and components.
• Create and manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
• Provide 1st and 2nd level IT support for office and production employees.
• Manage and resolve incidents and service requests via IT ticketing system.
• Lead or participate in IT implementation and optimization projects.
• Procure, install, configure, and deploy hardware and software.
• Support manufacturing and production IT systems.
• Coordinate with external IT service providers and corporate IT teams.
• Ensure adherence to DAUCH IT policies, standards, and security requirements.

Skills

IT System Integration training

Hands-on IT administration

Customer service skills

Independent work & priorities

Team collaboration

Tools

Windows administration

Virtual server environments

SQL databases / Oracle

Network infrastructure knowledge

Manufacturing IT systems

Job description

Job Posting Title

Manufacturing Tech IT

Legal Entity

Metaldyne Sintered Forged Products LLC

Job Description Summary

The role is responsible for ensuring the stable, secure, and efficient operation of all plant IT systems. The IT System Administrator provides technical support, manages infrastructure, leads local IT projects, and ensures compliance with DAUCH Group IT standards.

This is a highly hands-on manufacturing IT role supporting the systems that keep production running. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, you will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting Plex, Ignition, production monitoring systems, industrial networks, and related infrastructure. The ideal candidate understands both IT and manufacturing operations and can quickly resolve issues that impact production uptime.

Job Description:

• Administer and maintain servers, client devices, printers, and storage systems


• Monitor, support, and troubleshoot network infrastructure and network components


• Create and manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls


• Provide 1st and 2nd level IT support for office and production employees


• Manage and resolve incidents and service requests through the IT ticketing system


• Lead or participate in IT implementation and optimization projects


• Procure, install, configure, and deploy hardware and software


• Support manufacturing and production-related IT systems


• Coordinate with external IT service providers and corporate IT teams


• Ensure adherence to DAUCH IT policies, standards, and security requirements

Required Skills and Education

Required Skills

• Completed training as an IT Specialist for System Integration or similar IT qualification


• Relevant hands‑on IT administration experience


• Strong customer service and problem‑solving skills


• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively


• Team‑oriented approach and strong collaboration skills

Technical Skills

• Administration of Windows client operating systems


• Experience with virtual server environments and storage systems


• Knowledge of SQL databases; Oracle experience preferred


• Understanding of network topologies and network infrastructure


• Experience supporting hardware, software, and manufacturing environments

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain‑agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.