About this opportunity
AHEAD lists this Configuration Technician- 2nd Shift opportunity in libertyville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.
AHEAD is looking for a Level 1 Configuration Technician to join the organization. This position will be responsible for following platform documentation, processes, and production defaults in order to properly apply customer-specific, order-specific, and hardware-specific software.
This is a 2nd Shift position.
Roles and Responsibilities
Be able to build and configure computer servers by analyzing data sheets and system requirements provided by the engineering team
Identify and troubleshoot computer hardware
Install and configure operating systems; Windows and Linux
Flash BIOS and other firmware
Configure network switches
Follow platform documentation and production defaults in order to properly apply customer-specific, order-specific, and hard-specific software to hardware systems
Help other departments as needed
Qualifications
One to two years of experience in a fast paced manufacturing facility
Basic experience with server or networking equipment
Be able to build and configure computer servers by analyzing data sheets and system requirements provided by engineering and sales
Great attention to details
Work well with others and demonstrate a great work ethic
Work well under pressure
Meets set deadlines and goals
Able to work independently
Maintain 5S standards
Communicate any issues to supervisor
Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math
Physical demands:
Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a repetitive basis
Ability to work on feet 8+ hours a day
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience with computer hardware
Experience with various operating systems, Linux preferred
This role is eligible for a shift differential in the amount of $3.00/hr
The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings ("OTE") for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
Why AHEAD:
Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.
We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
USA Employment Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid company holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Plus more! See benefits for additional details.
Use of AI:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, or to capture recordings and create transcriptions or summaries during interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
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You may opt-out of the review or analysis of your application and resume by AI tools by using the General Application. Please include the role you wish to apply for in the Additional Information field. You may also choose to opt-out of recording and transcription at any time, including after joining an interview. Candidates will not be penalized for choosing to opt-out.
Who can apply
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