IT Specialist

SWJ Technology specializes in providing engineering planning and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking an IT Specialist for a client in the automotive industry specializing in car manufacturing. This role is a contractor position based in Meadville PA that requires onsite presence. If youre eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects we look forward to your application.

PURPOSE:
This role is responsible for maintaining supporting and optimizing the organizations information technology infrastructure. This role ensures the reliability security and efficiency of hardware software networks and systems while providing technical support and training to end users. The IT Specialist also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by developing strategies and procedures that enhance operational efficiency workflow and user satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess and evaluate IT infrastructure regularly to ensure systems meet current and future business requirements.
• Manage the daily operations of the IT function and provide ongoing technical support to end users.
• Install configure maintain troubleshoot and repair computer hardware software and peripheral devices.
• Administer and support operating systems servers networks and related IT infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain multifunction printer devices including consumables such as toner ink and waste cartridges.
• Coordinate IT support activities for both on-site and remote employees as well as external vendors and contractors.
• Perform troubleshooting upgrades asset management website updates data management and network administration.
• Configure monitor test and maintain server backup systems to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Support and manage hardware and network environments across multiple geographically dispersed locations.
• Develop and implement IT procedures and best practices to improve efficiency productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Identify and recommend technology upgrades process improvements and infrastructure enhancements.
• Maintain accurate records of IT assets systems configurations and support activities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational safety and security procedures.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials appropriately.

• Associate degree in Information Technology Computer Science or a related technical field
• 3 years of related IT support systems administration or infrastructure experience
• An equivalent combination of education training and experience.

• Strong knowledge of computer hardware software installation and troubleshooting.
• Experience with system administration operating systems and network support.
• Knowledge of server management backup solutions and disaster recovery practices.
• Experience with database development and internet-based software applications.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.

• Work is normally performed in an office laboratory manufacturing floor or machine shop setting where physical work includes but is not limited to sitting standing reaching kneeling bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

• Location:Meadville PA
• Schedule:Day shift 3 days/w weekend as required
• Overtime:as required
• Duration: 5 months
• Assignment Start:ASAP

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e. SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.