At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wires, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers' stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers.

Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products.

 

The Systems Administrator will design, modify, install, and support hardware and software that delivers high quality technology solutions to Fort Wayne Metals in a way that is secure, robust, and scales to support future growth; serve as a technical mentor to aide in the development of the Systems Team. They will provide customer service to all FWM information systems users.

 

 

Education:

·         Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required or equivalent demonstrated skills and abilities required.

 

EXPERIENCE:

·         Six years' relevant experience, preferred.

 

Job Responsibilities

·         Install, configure, update, and maintain: server hardware and software; network hardware and software.

·         Perform server and network monitoring for performance bottlenecks, security breaches, efficiency of servers, down time warnings, and other errors. Troubleshoot problems as they are identified.

·         Verify and test backup operations per FWM, IT established standards.

·         Maintain and implement security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.

·         Evaluate and recommend infrastructure purchases to support system efficiency and growth of FWM.  With support from Systems Supervisor, facilitate purchases and coordinate installation of purchases.

·         Serve as a technical mentor for the Systems team.

·         Provide technical support to the organization for network and computer systems.

·         Troubleshoot hardware and software failures and replace or repair as needed.

·         Contribute to and maintain system and network standards.

·         Provide support for various software and applications.

·         Develop and conduct various training and instruction for system users on operating systems and other applications; assists users in maximizing use of network and computing systems.

·         Coordinate Help Desk requests to support day-to-day operations pertaining to any IT issue within the facility.

·         Install patches and updates per department process and schedule.

·         Research and report on new technology and IT security threats.

·         Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills Needed

·         Must possess excellent organizational skills and be able to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization.

·         Must be able to analyze and troubleshoot problems.

·         Able to prioritize projects to meet business needs.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

·         Fast-paced office environment.

·         Travel may be necessary at times.

·         Travel between facilities required.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:       

·         Sitting and working at a computer for extended periods of time.

·         Must be able to access all areas of operation.

·         Moderate bending, stooping and regular lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs.

 

 

Benefits & Wellness Resources

The health and wellbeing of Fort Wayne Metals is a critical part of our culture. In addition to offering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to suit your needs, we'd like to share some of the other fundamental resources that make Fort Wayne Metals a premier place to work:

Physical Wellness

• Parkview Wellness Coach
  • Ready to assist with your physical and nutritional wellness needs.
• Gym Facilities
  • 4 onsite gym locations as well as discounts for regional gym facilities
• Health Challenges
  • From pickleball tournaments, sponsored races and sports leagues, to participating in the YMCA's Corporate Challenge, we have a variety of fun ways to stay active.

Mental Wellness

• When You Need to Talk
  • 5 sessions of counseling are available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost.
• Relaxing Time-Off
  • Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment.

Social Wellness

•  Epic Events
  • From TinCaps Night to family days at the zoo, we offer multiple activities throughout the year for employees and their families.
• Employee Resource Group
  • A voluntary, employee-led group formed to bring employees together and centered around a common interest or identity.

Professional Wellness

• Grow Your Career
  • We offer many opportunities to continue your development and growth.
• Performance Feedback
  • Receive regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers to help you grow and improve.

Financial Wellness

• Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching
  • Dropping dollars into your 401k. When you contribute 7%, we'll contribute 3.5%.
• Quarterly Bonus
  • When we perform well, everyone benefits! Receive discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • Getting your first degree? Great! Whatever your major, we'll help pick up the tab!
• Your Money Line
  • Employer-provided 1:1 financial guidance, education, & tools – so you can stress less about money and enjoy greater stability & confidence.