IT Administrator in Benton Harbor, Michigan at Linacast, Inc.

Job Summary: The IT Administrator installs, modifies, and makes minor repairs to personal computer hardware and software systems, and provides technical assistance and training to system users by performing the following duties:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to help desk tickets from users with communication issues.
• Administer electronic mail.
• Administer network logins and printers.
• Administer network backups.
• Resolves network issues.
• Install and upgrade network software as necessary.
• Administer software systems as utilized by facility.
• Plan, coordinate and schedule upgrades to the system.
• Direct the operation of computer and related equipment to assure low-cost operation and effective utilization of personnel and equipment.
• Estimate for budget purposes the future equipment needs of the facility and company.
• Keep abreast of new developments in the field, making recommendations to management regarding desirable methods.
• Coordinate the establishment of hardware and software standards as well as methods of evaluating the economics of IT applications throughout the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common industry and technical journals and instructions.
• Advanced computer skills and have working knowledge of all aspects of IT.
• Previous experience with PLEX is highly desirable.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization and have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Strong organizational skills (electronic and paper).
• Work requires attention to detail and ability to problem solve.
• Customer focus – build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field.
• 2-5 years related experience in IT Administration and/ or training.

Work Environment:

Will work in both office and manufacturing floor environment. When on manufacturing floor will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, occasionally exposed to wet conditions, fumes, vibrations and loud noise and exposure to seasonally hot and humid conditions, dust, and other elements will occur. When in office environment, noise level is moderate. PPE will be required when on manufacturing floor.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Sitting 80%
• Standing 10%
• Walking 10%

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time exempt position supporting a multi-shift facility. General days and hours of work are Monday through Friday with core hours 8 am – 5 pm. Occasionally will work outside the core hours to support IT activities. Will be required to respond to IT issues in off work hours.

Travel: None.

Safety Policy:

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Safety is to be given primary importance in every aspect of planning and performing work on behalf of Linamar Corporation. Linamar Corporation’s goal is to prevent all industrial injury and illness.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Linamar Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.