Komatsu

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

We have a great opportunity for a Sr. IT Desktop Support Technician to join our team supporting our facility in Chicago, IL (near O'Hare). This is an onsite position that will provide advanced hands-on technical support to all levels of users. 

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provide advanced troubleshooting, problem solving, and on-site technical support for all levels of users in the office, plant and/or warehouse
• Provide a technical environment for the location that maximizes investments in IT technology and supports all necessary business processes while ensuring excellent customer service levels and meeting internal and external customer expectations
• Provide advanced Client PC support for all hardware/software computer deployments and related issues
• Additional areas of responsibility are LAN support, break/fix, software/hardware upgrades, patch management, anti-virus management, hardware image management, application installs, user support and training, etc.
• Analyze, test, implement, and support the rollouts of new client technologies such as pc's, laptops, tablets, and mobile end point devices
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and support all aspects of the client infrastructure, including PC hardware and software installs, video conferencing, wireless networking, TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP Client based issues
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex. Information Security, Communications Policy, Employee Code of Conduct, Record Retention Policy, etc.)
• Maintain inventory of server, PC equipment and peripherals as well as documentation of procedures pertaining to the IT areas
• Develop solutions for simple to complex user issues (hardware and/or software)
• Develop technical process and procedure documentation, as well as end-user documentation
• R&D on new client technologies, including testing of new modules of end point devices as they are added to the environment
• Complete other projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Associate degree in IT or a related field or technical certification strongly preferred; minimum high school diploma is required
• 3+ years of IT client support experience 
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and come to a resolution
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to others
• Knowledge of Plant type RF equipment (Zebra MC 9300 scan devices and printers)
• Strong working knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP and DNS
• Must be proficient with Windows operating system, Microsoft Outlook and O365
• Ability to research computer related issues to resolve hardware and software problems 
• Excellent time management, problem solving, troubleshooting and multi-tasking ability 
• Ability to effectively communicate technical issues into laymen’s terms both within IT and within all levels of the company 

Additional Information

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.