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 [email protected]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

American Axle & Manufacturing

Manufacturing Tech IT

About the Job

Requirements

Responsibilities

Desired Qualifications

About the Company

American Axle & Manufacturing

Recently Posted Jobs