Plant IT Analyst (On-Site)

Timken; Randleman (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken in the United States is seeking an experienced IT professional to provide advanced site technology support, lead small projects, and ensure stability and efficiency in a manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with site operations, corporate IT, and vendors, perform Tier II incident resolution, manage Active Directory, SCCM, imaging, risk and documentation, and drive standardization and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in IT or related field with 5+ years' experience, or
• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field with 2+ years' experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Microsoft 365 technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier II support for complex incidents and service requests.
• Investigate OS, application, network, and hardware issues; perform root cause analysis.
• Document tickets, changes, and knowledge transfers thoroughly.
• Administer AD, SCCM, endpoint management, and print services.
• Lead small technology projects from planning to closure.
• Collaborate with site operations, corporate IT, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Drive standardization, reduce downtime, and improve first-time fix rates.

Skills

Tier II support

Root cause analysis

Windows OS

Microsoft 365

Documentation

Customer service

Project coordination

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in IT or related

Bachelor's degree in IT or related

Tools

Active Directory

SCCM

Endpoint management

Group Policy

Print services

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What Timken makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Position Summary

Provide advanced site technology support and lead small, well-scoped projects that improve stability, reliability, and efficiency within a manufacturing or distribution environment. This role is responsible for resolving complex technical incidents, performing root cause analysis, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and driving standardization through documentation and process improvement. The position also collaborates closely with site operations, corporate IT teams, and external vendors to ensure business continuity and operational excellence. Through proactive problem solving, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with site and corporate teams, the role helps ensure technology systems remain stable, secure, and aligned with business objectives.

Core Functions

Technical Support & Incident Resolution

• Provide Tier II support for complex incidents and service requests involving PCs, Microsoft 365, RF devices, printers, labeling systems, handheld devices, and related peripherals.
• Investigate and resolve issues involving operating systems, applications, networks, and hardware interactions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurring incidents and improve system reliability.
• Ensure complete and accurate ticket documentation, change records, and knowledge transfer.

Infrastructure & Platform Administration

• Administer core technology services including Active Directory user and group management, basic Group Policy administration, SCCM collections and deployments, print services, and endpoint management.
• Perform routine network troubleshooting and coordinate escalations and handoffs with infrastructure and network teams.
• Support Windows device imaging, profile migrations, and endpoint deployments.
• Assist with backup verification, disaster recovery testing, system restores, and infrastructure health checks.

Operational Technology & Plant Systems Support

• Support manufacturing and operational technology systems under established guidance and procedures.
• Maintain documentation of system interfaces, dependencies, recovery procedures, and common failure modes.
• Assist with troubleshooting and support activities related to plant floor systems and integrated manufacturing technologies.
• Create and maintain high-quality documentation, technical procedures, job aids, and site runbooks.
• Lead small-scale technology projects from planning through implementation and closure.
• Manage project communications, budget ownership, site IT strategy, stakeholder updates, timelines, and risk identification.
• Drive initiatives that improve system standardization, reduce downtime, increase first-time-fix rates, and decrease support ticket volume.
• Support technology refresh efforts, infrastructure improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives.Collaborate with site leadership, production supervisors, corporate IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Support the adoption of technology standards through training, communication, and process improvements.
• Execute approved changes during maintenance windows with documented rollback plans.
• Meet or exceed service level expectations while maintaining operational stability and compliance.

This role requires a hands on technical leader with a strong business mindset, capable of owning outcomes, managing initiatives, influencing decisions, and driving change across multiple sites.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field with a minimum of five years of relevant experience, or
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field with a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environments preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Experience supporting Active Directory, SCCM, endpoint management, print services, and device deployments.
• Familiarity with RF equipment, handheld devices, label printers, and shop floor computing equipment.
• Basic understanding of LAN/WAN networking, wireless connectivity, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Exposure to virtualization, backup, disaster recovery, and manufacturing systems environments preferred.
• Experience with Unix operating systems preferred
• Demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently with limited supervision.
• Effective project coordination and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Commitment to documentation quality, process improvement, and operational excellence.
• Ability to meet all applicable site, safety, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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