Manufacturing Tech IT

Dauch; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking a Manufacturing IT System Administrator to ensure stable, secure, and efficient operation of plant IT systems. You will support Plex, Ignition, production monitoring, industrial networks, and related infrastructure to keep production running.

The role requires hands-on IT and manufacturing operations understanding, with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills. You will administer servers and user access, provide 1st/2nd level support, and lead IT projects while

Qualifications

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

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 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.

Skills

Windows administration

Virtual servers

Storage systems

SQL databases

Network infrastructure

Manufacturing IT

Customer service

Education

IT Specialist for System Integration

Job description

Job Posting TitleManufacturing Tech ITLegal EntityMetaldyne Sintered Forged Products LLCJob Description SummaryThe 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 systemsMonitor, support, and troubleshoot network infrastructure and network componentsCreate and manage user accounts, permissions, and access controlsProvide 1st and 2nd level IT support for office and production employeesManage and resolve incidents and service requests through the IT ticketing systemLead or participate in IT implementation and optimization projectsProcure, install, configure, and deploy hardware and softwareSupport manufacturing and production-related IT systemsCoordinate with external IT service providers and corporate IT teamsEnsure adherence to DAUCH IT policies, standards, and security requirementsRequired Skills and EducationRequired SkillsCompleted training as an IT Specialist for System Integration or similar IT qualificationRelevant hands-on IT administration experienceStrong customer service and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and manage priorities effectivelyTeam-oriented approach and strong collaboration skillsTechnical SkillsAdministration of Windows client operating systemsExperience with virtual server environments and storage systemsKnowledge of SQL databases; Oracle experience preferredUnderstanding of network topologies and network infrastructureExperience supporting hardware, software, and manufacturing environmentsAbout 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.