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IT Support Lead

ITW

  • Decatur, Illinois
  • 4 days ago
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    Skills

    • Access Controlunmatched
    • Aerosolsunmatched
    • Bar Code Softwareunmatched
    • Business Modelunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Business Solutionsunmatched
    • Computer Maintenanceunmatched
    • Computer Securityunmatched
    • Computer Workstationsunmatched
    • Content Filtering Softwareunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • DNS (Domain Name System)unmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Desktop PCunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Endpoint Securityunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Firewallsunmatched
    • Hardware Administrationunmatched
    • Help Deskunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Internet Service Providersunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Laptop PCunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Matching Gift Programsunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
    • Mobile Devicesunmatched
    • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
    • Network Connectivityunmatched
    • Network System Hardwareunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Peripheral Hardwareunmatched
    • Printersunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Scholarshipunmatched
    • Security Infrastructureunmatched
    • Software Administrationunmatched
    • Software Installationunmatched
    • Software Patchesunmatched
    • Software Upgradesunmatched
    • System Operationsunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Telecommunicationsunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Wi-Fiunmatched
    • Wireless Communicationsunmatched

    Description

    Job Description:

    Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global industrial company centered on a differentiated business model. The company’s seven business segmentsleveragethe 80/20 business model to generate solid growth, best-in-classmarginsand favorable returns in markets where innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW delivers specializedexpertise, innovativethinkingand value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth. The Sexton businessis a market leaderin the manufacture of high-pressure aerosol cansand isseeking anIT Support Leadfor its Decatur, AL facility,located30 minutes Southwest of the Huntsville area.

    TheIT Support Leadis responsible foronsite IT operations and end-user support for a manufacturing facility. This role serves as the primary technology contact for the plant, ensuring reliable operation of end-user systems, plant-floor technology, network-connected devices, and local IT services that support manufacturing and business operations.

    The IT Support Lead provides hands-on support for hardware, software, mobility, access systems, and operational technology interfaces while partnering closely with segment and regional infrastructure, network, cybersecurity, and business system teams for escalated support and engineeringexpertise.

    This is a highly visible, customer-facing role requiring strong troubleshooting skills, a sense of urgency, and the ability to support plant operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

    Essential Functions:

    Plant IT Operations & End User Support

    • Serve as the primary on-site IT contact for the manufacturing plant.

    • Provide day-to-day support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, handheld devices, tablets, printers, and peripherals.

    • Troubleshoot hardware, software, connectivity, and access issues for plant and office personnel.

    • Manage incident resolution and service requests through the IT ticketing platform.

    • Prioritize issuesimpactingproduction and plant operations with a high sense of urgency.

    • Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, workstation provisioning, and equipment lifecycle management.

    Manufacturing & Plant Floor Support

    • Support manufacturing-adjacent technology, including handheld computers, wireless devices, barcode-related systems, and plant connectivity issues.

    • Troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity and endpoint issuesimpactingplant-floor operations.

    • Partner with production, operations, quality, and maintenance teams to minimize downtime caused by IT-related issues.

    • Act as the on-site liaison for technology-related production interruptions.

    Systems & Endpoint Administration

    • Create user accounts, perform basic troubleshooting, and escalate issues to regional ERP experts

    • Administer endpoint management, patching, and remote support tools.

    • Support endpoint security platforms, including MFA, endpoint detection and response, DNS/web filtering, vulnerability remediation, and privilege management.

    • Perform routine maintenance, device imaging, software installation, upgrades, and replacement activities.

    • Manage local inventory of IT hardware and accessories.

    Local Infrastructure Coordination

    • Perform basic troubleshooting for network connectivity, server room equipment, switches, firewalls, and ISP-related issues.

    • Provide on-site “hands and eyes” support for regional infrastructure and network engineering teams.

    • Coordinate vendor support for telecommunications, access control, networking, and hardware maintenance.

    Security & Compliance

    • Follow cybersecurity standards, access management processes, and IT policies.

    • Support account provisioning, password resets, MFA enrollment, and user access management.

    • Assistwith vulnerability remediation and endpoint compliance efforts.

    • Escalate suspected cybersecurity incidents to corporate security teams.

    Stakeholder Partnership

    • Build strong relationships with plant leadership and department managers.

    • Communicate technical issues in business-friendly language.

    • Identifyrecurring issues and recommend process or technology improvements.

    • Provide status updates and communicate incident impact to stakeholders.

    Qualifications

    • 4+ years of IT support, systems administration in an industrial manufacturing environment required.

    • Associate or bachelor’s degree in information technology or equivalent experience.

    • Experience supporting Windows endpoints, laptops, mobile devices, and user productivity systems.

    • Experience in troubleshooting networking issues, including Wi-Fi, switching, VPN, and connectivity problems.

    • Experience working with IT ticketing systems and remote support tools.

    • Strong troubleshooting, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

    • Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced production environment.

    • Ability to occasionally lift and move IT equipment (up to 40lbs).

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Familiarity with technologies such as:

    • Endpoint management and patching tools

    • Endpoint security/EDR platforms

    • Cloud-hosted infrastructure environments (Azure preferred)

    • Experience supporting handheld or mobile scanning devices.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    • On-site in a manufacturing environment

    • Requires flexibility to support a 24/7 operation and occasional off-hours support for critical issues, maintenance windows, or plant outages

    Being an employee at ITW comes with lots of benefits. Some of these benefits include:

    • Paid Holidays

    • PTO (Vacation and Sick Pay)

    • Attendance Bonus

    • Employee Referral Bonus

    • Medical (3 Plans), Dental and Vision Insurance

    • FSA/HSA

    • STD/LTD

    • Life Insurance

    • 401(k) (Roth/After-tax options available)

    • Parental Leave

    • Adoption Cost Assistance

    • Tuition Reimbursement

    • Scholarship Program

    • 3 for 1 gift match program

    • Volunteer Match Program

    • $115 credit towards safety shoes

    ITW is an equalopportunityemployer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

    As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

    ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

    As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDecatur, Illinois
    IndustryManufacturing - Other
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1912
    Websitehttp://www.itw.com

    Benefits

    Paid Sick Days, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Life Insurance, Military Leave

    About Company

    Since our founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses.

    ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. The company has operations in 57 countries that employ more than 50,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 17,000 granted and pending patents.

     

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