Objective

• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and motivation to combine the team’s energy and expertise to achieve a common objective.
• Understand the dynamics of effective teamwork in order to attain higher levels of performance.
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a tight-knit and competent group of people.
• Demonstrate a willingness to accept responsibility and accountability.
• Be capable of engaging in teams built from other departments of the organization.
• Demonstrate ability to balance the needs of the organization and the needs of the customer.
• Practice goal-directed thinking and action in situations for which no routine solutions exist.
• Demonstrate the ability to scrutinize and breakdown facts and thoughts into strengths and weaknesses.
• Practice effective meaningful two-way communication by speaking clearly, paying attention, seeking to understand others, listening attentively, clarifying information, and attending to nonverbal cues and respond appropriately.
• Demonstrate an interest in personal learning and development; seek feedback from multiple sources about how to improve and develop; modify behavior based on feedback or self-analysis of past mistakes.
• Anticipate changes in work demands and participate in assignments or training that address these changing demands; treat unexpected circumstances as opportunities to learn.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain filing system for IT manuals, infrastructure map and software documentation, licenses, warrantees, contracts, etc.
• Assist in the training of all staff in regards to hardware and software usage and policies.
• Assist in establishment of computer usage policies and enforcement.
• Assess, acquire and maintain software and hardware to support technology infrastructure.
• Manage changes and growth in reference to technology infrastructure and business plan.
• Backup and Maintain company data.
• Manage information network and user permissions.
• Maintain inventory and maintenance of workstations, laptops, servers and peripheral devices.
• Maintain telephone system (Digital VOIP).
• Ensure consistent technology service.
• Ensure system security and integrity.
• Software and hardware troubleshooting.
• Reduce downtime and increase productivity of the technology infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform R & D work as directed.
• Other duties as requested.

• Employment experience and/or equivalent education in network infrastructure and Microsoft environments, including Windows Operating Systems, Office, Active Directory, SQL Server and Exchange.
• Communicate with all departments of Apex Industries, with dedicated focus on communications with Operations Manager.
• Demonstrate good judgment, decision-making skills, and creative problem solving.
• Demonstrated experience with network management.
• Excellent researching and troubleshooting skills for a wide variety of software and hardware.

Environment

• Professional environment engaged in the support of the manufacturing of components, systems, and service-related products
• Present a professional image in accordance with company appearance standards.
• International Standards Organization (ISO) certified environment
• Some noise and plastic chips in manufacturing area.
• Safety glasses required on the manufacturing floor outside of designated safety corridor
• Hearing protection recommended in vicinity of machinery
• Compliance with company safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs.

• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, Life AD&D, Long Term Disability and Vision Insurance
• 401k Company Match up to 4%!
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Summer BBQ's, Popcorn Thursdays, Winter Festivities and more!