IT Support Specialist (51989)

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world-class talent in all of our departments. And we’re not just looking for people for the production floor. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high-tech career opportunities available.

Oh, and yes, we are the same Haas that owns the Haas Factory Racing Team, and Haas F1 Team from the Netflix series: Drive to Survive.

The IT Support Specialist maintains and troubleshoots the existing computers, laptops, security, and servers within the enterprise. Install, configure, and troubleshoot the computers, as well as all other applications and printers, to keep them at optimum performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Answers calls or tickets to support end users with applications, hardware, software, and networking.
• Troubleshoots hardware and software problems in person and remotely, resolving and documenting solutions.
• Coordinates with Network Engineers, System Engineers and Enterprise Security on a regular basis.
• Reads technical manuals, confers with users, or conducts computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.
• Performs installation of hardware and software as needed.
• Builds, maintains and deploys PC images using appropriate tools.
• Builds, maintains and deploys scripts and packages for PC systems using appropriate tools and procedures.
• Creates end user documentation and knowledge base articles, or trains users in the proper use of hardware or software.
• Uses skills to accurately estimate workload.
• Delivers high quality work product within organizational timeframes.
• Communicates effectively both horizontally with peers and customers, and vertically with management.
• Coordinates onboarding and offboarding of IT assets and user accounts.
• Suggests ways to automate routine functions, improve efficiencies and/or cost-savings.
• 0-5% travel required.
• Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escalate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.
• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies., This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.

Technical Support, Technical Support, Machine Tool, Laptop PC, Printers, Identify Issues, Documentation, Software Administration, Network Architecture/Engineering, Systems Engineering, To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions., * Strong verbal and written communication skills including public speaking skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Customer-service oriented.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Working knowledge in MS Office, any desktop communications software, Adobe products, Operating System software and web browsers.
• High sense of teamwork.

Desired Qualifications

• CompTIA A+ Certification.

Education

Associate’s degree AA/AS/AAS from a two-year college or technical school is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Major

Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Minimum Years of Experience

1-3 years

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations in English. Must be able to write analytical and/or technical reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and create instructional reference material. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, employees of the organization and/or the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. May need to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions such as mathematical and/or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables., Frequently

Reaching (below shoulder level)

Frequently

Hand Use

Duration

Repetitive use of hand

Frequently

Simple grasping

Frequently

Power grasping

Occasionally

Fine manipulation

Frequently

Pushing & Pulling

Frequently

Vision

Required

Close vision

Yes

Distance vision