Manufacturing Tech IT

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 TalentAcquisition@aam.com. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.