IT Administrator

Job Description : ITW Description :

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE : ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking, and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune Magazine’s most admired companies, ITW focuses on solid growth, improving profitability, and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and global markets, with a significant presence in developed and emerging markets. ITW’s revenues totaled $16.1 billion in 2023.

Business Unit Description

Since 1982, Rippey has been an innovator in developing and advancing technologies and products supporting the global microelectronics industry. As one of the leaders in the commercialization of the Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) process for the semiconductor industry, Rippey was instrumental in the development of CMP slurries, polishing pads, and PVA brush rollers, an enabling set of products that has provided manufacturers with the technical ability to continue advancing chip fabrication processes and technology.

Rippey is committed to maintaining its leadership role in the continued growth of the microelectronics industry by conducting research and development activities in conjunction with tool manufacturers and industry research efforts. Rippey has also made the investments required to support emerging applications for thin films, MEMs, and medical devices. With our worldwide product and technical support facilities, Rippey leads the advancement in the science of materials development for critical cleaning application solutions.

Position Summary :

The IT Administrator is responsible for enabling the growth of the Rippey business through implementing and modifying IT systems, including ERP, CRM, EDI, and other business solution systems. The IT Administrator will develop and maintain a strategic IT roadmap consistent with the business goals. Additionally, this position will be responsible for managing the business relationship with other vendors and customers. This position will report directly to the Divisional Director of IT of the Electrostatics Division with a dotted line to the Business Unit Manager of Rippey, Inc.

As an IT Administrator, you will get to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, leveraging your entrepreneurial spirit, problem-solving skills, adaptability, and passion for a business partnership to create great IT outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to positively impact the user experience while working with a high degree of autonomy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Engage with business leaders to build, maintain, and execute an IT roadmap to enable aggressive growth within the business

Providing day to day project management to business and vendors in relation to our Network, ERP, CRM, EDI and other IT system implementations

Provides network and helpdesk support to operational computer networks and end users

Set up and maintain network operations, including assembly of network hardware, infrastucture, telecommunications and connectivity equiptment.

Responsible for data and network backups based on established procedures

Responsible for network uptime on established procedures including documentation and keeping all processes and procedures current

Performs network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose network problems

Upgrades network hardware and software components as required

Installs, upgrades, and configures network printing, directory structures, rights, secuirty, software and files services.

Responsible for implementing, monitoring, and reporting on cyber security directives from company

Provide users with technical support including current users and all new hires

Monitor, resolves, and documents any helpdesk issues from end users

Establishes and administers accounts for network users, user environments, directories, and security for networks being installed

Installs and tests necessary software and hardware

Maximizes the availability, uptime, stablity and data integrity of Company Infrastructure, PC Software, hardware, network, printers and file and print servers

Troubleshoots PC, printer, and network hardware problems. Repairs and / or replaces equipment and / or parts as necessary. Orders new or replacement parts with budgetary approval guidelines.

Monitors PC, Network and Server performance. Tunes to optimize performance. Makes recommendations for new equipment or services.

Administers, troubleshoots and maintains telephone system, phones and other communication equiptment.

Maintains inventory of all hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment.

Develop and maintain system documentation for changes and enhancements

Monitor system performance and usage to maintain security and reliability.

Coordinate application development for multiple projects

Assist in managing and implementing updates and upgrades

Performs all other duties assigned by Business Unit Manager or Divisional IT Director.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

3-5 years experience as an Network Administrator, Network Engineer, or similar role

Experience deploying, upgrading and enhancing systems, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflows and processes to identify process inefficiencies and improvements.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Strong understanding of various IT functional areas (infrastructure, networking and end user support.)

Experience implementing compliance and cyber security controls based on NIST, TISAX, ISO and CMMC standards

Experience with ERP, CRM, Power BI, and various other business applications a plus, but not required.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines seamlessly.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The physical demands / work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a manufacturing environment including repetitive motion, bending, lifting, twisting, crouching, reaching, pushing and / or pulling.

Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.

Ability to perform repetitive motion type tasks regularly such as walking, typing, using fingers and hands.

Ability to regularly lift and / or move up to ten (10) pounds and rarely lift up to fifty (25) pounds.

The ability to wear personal protective gear (safety shoes and glasses)

Ability to communicate with others to exchange information.

While performing the job functions of this position, the employee will have exposure to an environment near powered motor vehicles, power tools, and automated assembly fixtures.

Benefits

Take this opportunity to join a successful and enthusiastic global team where you can make a significant impact immediately. You will enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, life, LTD insurance, 401k (with company match), employee assistance, wellness, and 100% tuition reimbursement programs. ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Compensation Information :

75,000 - $90,000 annually

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000