Plant IT Specialist
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Job Location:
Elyria, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We have an opportunity for a plant IT Specialist to support the operational technology (OT) landscape within the manufacturing plant at our Elyria location! This position ensures responsive high-touch support for plant-facing systems while serving as a key liaison between the site Enterprise IT Professional Tools IT Facilities and the Digital Operations team. The Plant IT Specialist enables smooth day-to-day technology operations drives adoption of new digital tools and helps keep critical plant systems running without disruption.
In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Serve as the primary on-site contact for IT-related systems and issues delivering prompt and attentive support for plant operations.
- Work closely with manufacturing teams to understand site needs resolve technical problems and maintain continuity in system usage.
- Troubleshoot technology issues and prepare detailed well-documented information for Enterprise IT to accelerate resolution and reduce back-and-forth.
- Act with a strong sense of ownership and urgency to ensure minimal disruption to production activities during any technology issue or outage.
- Ensure effective technology onboarding of new Operations employees.
- Coordinate local infrastructure needs (e.g. device deployment network connectivity) with Facilities and Enterprise IT.
- Manage process changes and deployment of new digital tools including local training issue tracking and user engagement.
- Provide real-time feedback to the Digital Operations team on plant challenges usage patterns and opportunities for improvement.
- Support access to operational data required for dashboards analytics and digital initiatives.
- Maintain documentation of plant-specific systems configurations and support procedures.
- Reinforce IT best practices basic cybersecurity hygiene and asset management standards.
Who You Are:
You are a hands-on people-oriented problem solver who communicates well across all levels of a manufacturing organization - from shop floor operators to department leaders. You thrive in environments where responsiveness reliability and relationship-building matter. You take pride in making technology work for people and you play a key role in bringing digital transformation to life at the plant level.
For This Role You Will Need:
- Associates or Bachelors degree in a technical discipline (Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or similar) or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in IT or OT support preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Interpersonal and communication skills - able to build trust and provide support across functions and job levels.
- Familiarity with Windows-based systems networking fundamentals and common troubleshooting practices.
- Sense of ownership accountability and responsiveness when supporting operational teams.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Experience working in a manufacturing plant or industrial environment.
- Exposure to systems such as MES ERP or machine monitoring platforms.
- Familiarity with industrial hardware (e.g. label printers barcode scanners industrial PCs).
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles in IT/OT environments.
- Experience supporting change initiatives or training end-users during technology rollouts.
About our location:
Since the invention of the modern pipe wrench in 1923 the 25-acre RIDGID world headquarters in Elyria OH has been developing tools that help trades professionals tackle jobs faster safer and more accurately. Today more than 600 employees work in 734K sq. ft. of office and manufacturing space. The campus is also home to a factory tool service center and a state-of-the-art schoolhouse training center that educates and trains hundreds of tradespersons addition to the iconic wrench the campus manufactures RIDGID battery hydraulic tools pipe and electrical tools and drain cleaning components as well as Greenlee step bits and knock-out tools. Emersons Professional Tools business provides the industrys broadest portfolio of advanced reliable tools and technologies for the mechanical electrical and plumbing trades.
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- SQL
- Active Directory
- Information Technology
- Access Points
- System Software
- Database
- Infrastructure
- Linux
- Project Management
- Internet
- Troubleshoot
- PC
- Procedures
- Setup
- hardware
About Company
Emerson has refocused its business portfolio to deliver solutions that bring greater value to our customers. About Emerson We concentrate on the most complex, profound challenges facing the world in the process, industrial, commercial and residential markets. Our global talent, best-i ... View more
