REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Computer Science, or related discipline with 3 years work-related experience in a similar position.

• Minimum 3 - 5 years experience. Manufacturing or automotive manufacturing experience needed.

• CMS experience is an asset.

• Experience working in both an office and automotive manufacturing environment is desired.

• Extensive hands on experience with the analysis, evaluation, implementation, and support of application hardware, software and security systems.

• Strong technical background with an emphasis on the administration of operating systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server and complex TCP/IP networks

• Experience implementing and supporting third-party applications, including server, client and upgrades. 

• Experienced with the following: RDBMS – MS SQLServer, C#, VB.Net, ASP.Net, ERP, routers, switches, VLAN management, WiFi, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, WEP/WPA

• The following are considered assets: Reporting Tools – SQL Server Reporting Services, WinForms, ASP.NET MVC, Razor, SSIS, LINQ, MRP/ERP systems, EDI, PLC network integration

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and with a variable workload.

• Strong organisational, planning, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrate a maturity of judgement, leadership skills, attention to detail and exceptional organizational, listening, communication and presentation skills in all aspects of the job function.

• Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment in order to meet customer requirements.

• Must be able to interact effectively with other team members.

• Able to appreciate and maintain a proper level of confidentiality, using discretion and tact.

• Able to manage and schedule multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

DUTIES:

• Analyze, design, evaluate, co-ordinate, implement, manage, and support the day-to-day maintenance of all IT hardware and systems as directed by the leadership team in accordance with departmental standards.

• Evaluate new hardware, software, and systems and assist in setting and enforcing company standards

• Act as a “helpdesk” to support plant and office “users” on a daily basis with problem resolution.

• IT onboarding of new employees, set up and administration of network accounts, following departmental procedures and security protocol

• Implement and manage virtual desktop environments, including virtualize server

• Implement and manage SAN storage technologies such as CIFS, NFS, iSCSI, Fiber Channel

• Maintain and continually develop Wide Area Network LAN/WAN, connectivity and topology, emphasising dependability, speed, and fault tolerance, including Internet access and communication.

• Design and implement shop floor hardware solutions based on business requirements

• Implement and manage core infrastructure and shop floor network changes and upgrades.

• Ensure systems' reliability through redundancy, backups and security.

• Coordinate contractors for work/service required by external sources

• Manage maintenance and software assurance contracts

• Manage the complete plant cabling infrastructure, ensuring that all changes/issues are promptly resolved per company standards with minimal user interruption.

• Write technical documentation and manuals while providing clear communications to business users

• Install and trouble-shoot all shop floor PC’s, printers, barcode labelers, etc.  and associated hardware/software.

• Oversee EDI systems administration, support and mapping, ensuring that all customer and supplier communication requirements are being met.

• Backup, security, and maintenance of file systems to include creation of user accounts, logons, and passwords

• All other duties as assigned