Desktop IT Support

DESKTOP IT SUPPORTLocation: Milpitas, Ca., ONSITETemp to Hire: 6+ mosExperience: 1 - 3 yrsRate: $25 - $28/hrLocal Candidates Preferred!Position Summary:The IT Desktop Support Person reports directly to the IT Manager. The IT Desktop Support person is responsible for supporting all technical Desktop support and personal computer operations as well as the computer hardware, software, operating systems, data communications, computer operations, including any manufacturing information technology devices, telecommunications, and the cabling setup for individual users and user support concerns. The IT Desktop Support person may perform a variety of tasks in accordance with their training, experience, and skill.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Installations and upgrades of systems and/or hardware and software to enhance work performances for users within the facility.( Support/train end-users with software & hardware issues)Configure and install communications and PC hardware and software, perform problem diagnosis, and recommend solutions. Processes software updates for systems.Responsible for supporting computers, printers, network and badge system to included troubleshoot network problems with corporate IT and the IT ManagerInterface and support internal customers (production, quality, engineering, etc.)Maintain compliance with the ESD procedure and assist others in maintaining compliance.Troubleshoot, repair, order, activate and maintain user phones to included billing and utilization analysisTroubleshoot, repair, update and maintain Surveillance CamerasResponsible for IT Assets/ Inventory, Setting-up new employee Desks (Office), modifying desksSet-up Workstations (Office, Production Floor, Warehouse) and Install and Move equipmentMonitor IT Watchdog-Temp readerFirst tier troubleshoot and support Production Machines (in absence of Facilities)Create IT Tickets to escalate issues to second and third level support (Germany)Maintain compliance with the ESD procedure and assist others in maintaining compliance.Create training Documents/ How to, and proposal Power PointsIT Project support and coordination as neededFollows all health and safety policies at all times.Performing related duties as assigned (Related duties as assigned are duties that may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.)Qualifications Required/Job Specifications:1-3 years of IT experienceHas the ability to communicate technical concepts to knowledgeable to non-technical audiences.Possess a BA/BS degree in industrial, mechanical or business administration or equivalent experiencePossess a high level of integrity in handling confidential, sensitive information, and professional courtesy with all internal and external contactsProficient with PC-based HW/SW, including Microsoft Office Suite, including basic to intermediate knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Lotus Notes, and other programs used by the facility.Possess a strong understanding of Active Directory operations: DC's, GPO's, OU's, DFSPossess understanding of basic networking concepts, IP routing, layer 2 switching, VLANsProficient in network operations and systems administration; Windows server, VMWare, Lotus Notes and Microsoft applicationsFamiliarity with Linux OS and SAP.Maintaining courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.Ability to communicate information and state problems or challenges to be resolved in a clear, concise, courteous, nondiscriminatory and professional manner and be able to provide clarification, as necessary.Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment, as well as partnering with business executives and operations leaders in order to develop appropriate solutions for desktop.Possess strong technical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with both hardware and softwareMust be able to organize and prioritize workload in order to meet necessary deadlines; detail oriented; ability to multitaskPossess good communication, listening, and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to individuals from multi-cultural backgrounds, and build trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results, at all levels within the organization.Maintaining courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.Develop and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with clients, vendors, and representatives of external organizations.Must be self-directed, dependable, and motivated with excellent relationship and time management skills.Must be able to organize and prioritize workload in order to meet necessary deadlinesAvailable to work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and goals.This may include odd hour teleconferences with global facilitiesThis may include international travel to Germany for trainingMathematical Skills:Ability to apply basic concepts of arithmeticReasoning Ability:Ability to use common sense to solve practical problemsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formPhysical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle panels and boards; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and have steady hands and dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.