Clarios, LLC
Plant Systems IT Technician (Information Technology)
What you will do
The Plant IT Technician is responsible for installing and supporting the IT hardware, software, and network infrastructure at the Meadowbrook Holland MI and Fort Wayne IN manufacturing facilities. The position is primarily based in Holland MI and will require at least 25% travel to FT Wayne. The Plant IT Technician reports directly to the USCAN Plant Systems East Team Lead with a dotted line relationship to the local plant management teams.
How you will do it
Triage IT hardware, software, and network issues in an office and on the manufacturing plant floor
Configure and deploy IT hardware equipment in an office environment, such as printers, conference phones, conferencing systems, while following hardware and software standards
Configure and deploy IT equipment on the plant floor, such as Zebras, Satōs, PCs, thin clients, scan guns, radio frequency (RF) devices, and payroll clocks
Wear plant personal protective equipment (PPE) while on the plant floor and follow safety equipment programs according to company standards
Provide typical application support, including O365, Windows 10, firewalls Etc.
Facilitate the full PCLM process
Maintain security, appearance, and organization of the server room
Manage SLAs and resolve incidents in Service Now
Primary contact for service providers, such as Verizon and Avaya
Primary interface of communication to Plant Management regarding WAN/LAN outages for infrastructure maintenance and planned hardware / software deployments
Partner across local departments—Engineering, HR, Maintenance—to advise on deployments and execute projects
Engage with the USCAN Plant Systems Team to execute projects across the region
Make recommendations to the USCAN Plant Systems Team when IT hardware and/or software upgrades are required and procure required items through approved vendors
Ensure new IT hardware serial numbers are recorded and included under existing maintenance contracts
Regularly spend portions of the day on the plant floor and occasionally lift parcels up to 40 pounds
Travel requirement ~25%
What we look for
Bachelor's Degree preferred, plus at least 1 year of professional IT Technical support experience
In lieu of a bachelor's degree, will consider a 2-year degree and at least 2 years of experience OR 4 years of equivalent experience in combination of education and experience
Other desirable certifications include Network+, Security+, MCSE, CCNA, A+
Solid understanding of PCs including software installation, reimaging, Intune AD, Azure & MES (Manufacturing Execution Suite) is a plus
Experience configuring / troubleshooting issues / and deploying IT hardware, such as various printers, PCs, thin clients, scan guns, and/or radio frequency (RF) devices required
Understanding of networks and administration with knowledge of Access Points, Switches, VOIP, TCPIP, DHCP, DNS
Experience with inventory, asset management, and CMDB is a plus
Solid analytical and critical thinking skills with strong written and verbal communications skills
Demonstrated track record of strong initiative and producing results
Experience working in a manufacturing plant setting strongly preferred
Ability to be on-call and to resolve off-hours support situations requiring immediate attention.
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Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
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