Job Posting Title
Manufacturing Tech ITLegal Entity
Metaldyne Sintered Forged Products LLCJob Description Summary
The role is responsible for ensuring the stable, secure, and efficient operation of all plant IT systems. The IT System Administrator provides technical support, manages infrastructure, leads local IT projects, and ensures compliance with DAUCH Group IT standards.This is a highly hands-on manufacturing IT role supporting the systems that keep production running. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, you will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting Plex, Ignition, production monitoring systems, industrial networks, and related infrastructure. The ideal candidate understands both IT and manufacturing operations and can quickly resolve issues that impact production uptime.
Job Description:
- Administer and maintain servers, client devices, printers, and storage systems
- Monitor, support, and troubleshoot network infrastructure and network components
- Create and manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls
- Provide 1st and 2nd level IT support for office and production employees
- Manage and resolve incidents and service requests through the IT ticketing system
- Lead or participate in IT implementation and optimization projects
- Procure, install, configure, and deploy hardware and software
- Support manufacturing and production-related IT systems
- Coordinate with external IT service providers and corporate IT teams
- Ensure adherence to DAUCH IT policies, standards, and security requirements
Required Skills and Education
Required Skills
- Completed training as an IT Specialist for System Integration or similar IT qualification
- Relevant hands-on IT administration experience
- Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
- Team-oriented approach and strong collaboration skills
Technical Skills
- Administration of Windows client operating systems
- Experience with virtual server environments and storage systems
- Knowledge of SQL databases; Oracle experience preferred
- Understanding of network topologies and network infrastructure
- Experience supporting hardware, software, and manufacturing environments
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.
Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [email protected]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Skills Required
- Completed training as an IT Specialist for System Integration or similar IT qualification
- Relevant hands-on IT administration experience
- Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
- Team-oriented approach and strong collaboration skills
- Administration of Windows client operating systems
- Experience with virtual server environments and storage systems
- Knowledge of SQL databases
- Oracle experience
- Understanding of network topologies and network infrastructure
- Experience supporting hardware, software, and manufacturing environments
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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