Job Posting Title
IT System Administrator (m/w/d)Job Description Summary
DEUTSCHDie Position des IT System Administrators (m/w/d) stellt den stabilen und sicheren Betrieb aller IT Systeme im Werk sicher. Dazu zählen die Administration der Systeme, die Koordination von Installationen, die Steuerung externer IT Dienstleister sowie die Durchführung von First und Second Level Usersupport im operativen Tagesgeschäft.
Als zentrale IT Schnittstelle unterstützt die Rolle alle Fachbereiche bei IT relevanten Fragestellungen, bearbeitet Störungen und Anfragen in enger Abstimmung mit den Anwendern und arbeitet eng mit dem DAUCH IT Team sowie externen IT Partnern zusammen.
ENGLISH
The position of IT System Administrator (m/f/d) ensures the stable and secure operation of all IT systems at the plant. This includes system administration, coordination of installations, management of external IT service providers, and the provision of first and second level support for Associates in daily operations.
Acting as the central IT interface, the position supports all departments in IT related matters, resolves incidents and requests in close coordination with users, and works closely with the DAUCH IT team as well as external IT partners.
Job Description:
DEUTSCH
- Administration und Weiterentwicklung aller im Netzwerk eingebundenen Server, Clients und Drucker zur Sicherstellung eines stabilen IT‑Betriebs
- Betreuung und Überwachung der aktiven und passiven Netzwerkkomponenten inklusive Fehleranalyse und Optimierung
- Anlage, Pflege und Verwaltung von Benutzerkonten sowie Zugriffs- und Berechtigungsstrukturen
- Qualifizierter First‑ und Second‑Level‑Support für Mitarbeitende im Produktions‑ und Office‑Umfeld
- Strukturierte Bearbeitung von Anfragen und Incidents über das zentrale IT‑Ticketsystem
- Aktive Mitarbeit sowie eigenständige Leitung von IT‑Projekten, z. B. bei Systemeinführungen oder Optimierungen
- Beschaffung, Installation und Inbetriebnahme von Hard‑ und Software gemäß technischen und wirtschaftlichen Anforderungen
- IT‑seitige Betreuung im Produktionsumfeld
- Sicherstellung der Einhaltung sowie Umsetzung der IT‑Richtlinien und Standards der DAUCH Gruppe
ENGLISH
- Administration and continuous development of all servers, clients, and printers connected to the network to ensure stable IT operations
- Support and monitoring of active and passive network components, including troubleshooting and optimization
- Creation, maintenance, and management of user accounts as well as access and authorization structures
- Qualified first- and second-level support for employees in both production and office environments
- Structured handling of requests and incidents via the central IT ticketing system
- Active participation in and independent leadership of IT projects, e.g. system implementations or optimizations
- Procurement, installation, and commissioning of hardware and software in line with technical and commercial requirements
- IT-related support in the production environment
- Ensuring compliance with and implementation of IT policies and standards of the DAUCH Group
Required Skills and Education
DEUTSCH
- Erfolgreich abgeschlossene Ausbildung zum Fachinformatiker für Systemintegration (m/w/d) oder eine vergleichbare IT‑Ausbildung mit relevanter Berufserfahrung
- Ausgeprägte Service‑ und Lösungsorientierung sowie hohe Zuverlässigkeit und Belastbarkeit im operativen IT‑Alltag
- Strukturierte, selbständige Arbeitsweise mit einem hohen Maß an Eigenverantwortung
- Teamfähigkeit und Freude an der Zusammenarbeit mit IT‑Kollegen, Fachbereichen und externen Partnern
- Sehr gute Kenntnisse in Client‑Betriebssystemen sowie in der Administration virtueller Server- und Speichersysteme
- Erfahrung im Umgang mit Datenbanken, idealerweise SQL und Oracle
- Solide Kenntnisse gängiger Netzwerktopologien sowie aktiver und passiver Netzwerkkomponenten
- Sichere Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift für die Zusammenarbeit im internationalen Umfeld
ENGLISH
- Successfully completed training as an IT Specialist for System Integration (m/f/d) or a comparable IT qualification with relevant professional experience
- Strong service and solution orientation combined with high reliability and resilience in day-to-day IT operations
- Structured and independent working style with a high level of personal responsibility
- Team-oriented mindset and enjoyment of working collaboratively with IT colleagues, specialist departments, and external partners
- Very good knowledge of client operating systems as well as administration of virtual server and storage systems
- Experience working with databases, ideally SQL and Oracle
- Solid knowledge of common network topologies as well as active and passive network components
- Confident German and English skills, spoken and written, for collaboration in an international environment
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.
Skills Required
- Completed training as IT Specialist for System Integration or comparable IT qualification
- Relevant professional experience in IT system administration
- Very good knowledge of client operating systems and administration of virtual server and storage systems
- Experience working with databases, ideally SQL and Oracle
- Solid knowledge of common network topologies and active and passive network components
- Qualified first- and second-level support experience in production and office environments
- Experience with IT ticketing systems and structured incident/request handling
- Procurement, installation and commissioning of hardware and software
- Confident German and English skills, spoken and written
- Service- and solution-orientation, reliability, structured and independent working style, teamwork
Dauch Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dauch and has not been reviewed or approved by Dauch.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, plus mental health support and wellness programming. Affordable options are also indicated by references to free or low-cost health insurance in some roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through 401(k) matching and an additional employer retirement contribution in some cases. Profit sharing and performance bonuses are also cited as add-ons that can lift overall compensation beyond base pay.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is frequently characterized as fair or competitive in certain plant roles, especially when shift differentials and premium weekend rates apply. Overtime premiums are framed as a clear, structured way to increase take-home pay for those working extra hours.
Dauch Insights
What We Do
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
Why Work With Us
Every member of #TeamAAM is emPOWERed to make a difference from day one. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM… and the world. Be part of the future from day one at AAM.
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