IT Support Technician
Combined Metals Company, LLC · Southington, CT · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and resolve incident and service requests through Freshservice
- Provide walk-up and on-the-floor support for office and plant users
- Troubleshoot software, operating system, and application issues
- Deliver a high level of customer-facing support in a fast-paced environment
- Support and maintain: Desktop PCs and laptops (deployment, break/fix, replacements)
- Printers (office and operational)
- Shop floor devices (scanners, kiosks, thin clients, and other specialized equipment)
- Conference room and AV systems
- Afford assistance with hardware provisioning, replacements, and lifecycle management
- Provide responsive IT support for manufacturing and warehouse environments
- Work directly with plant personnel to minimize downtime impacting operations
- Support systems and endpoints that interact with ERP platforms, in coordination with ERP-focused resources
- Perform basic administration and troubleshooting within Microsoft environments:
- User account support in Entra ID (password resets, access issues, license assignment)
- Troubleshooting Microsoft 365 applications
- Endpoint support using Intune (device enrollment, compliance, and access issues)
- Afford basic Exchange Online support activities, such as:
- Mailbox access issues and permission troubleshooting
- Outlook connectivity and profile-related issues
- Basic message flow or delivery issue validation prior to escalation
- Partner with centralized IT teams for escalations and advanced configuration
- Perform initial network diagnostics, including:
- Identifying endpoint vs. network-related issues
- Basic connectivity testing (ping, cable checks)
- Supporting simple patching or physical troubleshooting
- Escalate networking issues to infrastructure partners after initial validation
Qualifications
- ~4–6 years of IT support experience (flexible based on skill level)
- Strong hands-on troubleshooting experience across hardware and software
- Experience working within a ticketing system (Freshservice preferred)
- Proven ability to support end users in a deskside or on-site role
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- In a manufacturing, warehouse, or plant environment
- Familiarity with: Microsoft Intune, Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365 administration, Basic Exchange Online support, Basic networking knowledge (device connectivity, troubleshooting fundamentals)
- Experience supporting operational or shop floor IT equipment
- Exposure to ERP systems and plant operations
KEY TRAITS FOR SUCCESS
- Highly visible and responsive to end users
- Comfortable supporting both office staff and plant operations
- Self-sufficient with strong problem-solving skills
- Able to triage effectively and escalate when needed
- Hands-on and adaptable in a mixed IT/operations environment