C&A Tool Engineering, Inc.

Compensation: $100K - $110K per year Depending on Experience and/or Formal Training

Complete Benefit Package:

• Health (HSA Option Available)
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO / Paid Vacation
• 401(K) Plan Upon Eligibility
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Eligibility for additional: Short/Long-Term Disability, Accidental, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Coverages
• Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Overview:

Will oversee the technology infrastructure, systems and security within a production environment, ensuring high availability of manufacturing execution systems (MES), ERP, and, if applicable, Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Lead IT team, manage vendors and drive digital transformation projects to optimize operational efficiency and minimize downtime. Key responsibilities include system maintenance, cybersecurity, and strategic IT planning.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Oversee servers, networks, and manufacturing hardware, ensuring 24/7 uptime
• Oversee ERP administration, and MES shop floor systems
• Implement security protocols, disaster recovery/business continuance planning, and ensure data integrity within manufacturing systems
• Provide Tier II/III support, investigating and resolving hardware or software issues, particularly for production-critical systems
• Drive technology implementations, such as system upgrades, automation projects or cloud migrations
• Hire, train and manage IT staff, fostering technical skills and performance
• Coordinate with external vendors, contractors and service providers for support and upgrades
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, network protocols, cybersecurity and manufacturing software (ERP/MES)
• Understanding manufacturing operations, production flow and shop floor technology
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects, deadlines and budgets simultaneously
• Effective communication for collaborating with operational teams, vendors, and senior management
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT or related field
• Several years of experience in IT, specifically within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Demonstrated experience in team management and leadership

Additional Skills/Knowledge Preferred:

Must be familiar with: ERP (Epicor), MES, Windows Server, Active Directory, SQL Server, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V, Networking, and helpdesk.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Internal applicants should provide a resume and cover letter addressing their qualifications specific to the role.

Essential Functions: Able to stand, twist, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, climb ladders and stairs, and lift on a continuous basis for an 8-hour workday.