Systems Administrator I

Gleason Corporation

With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know: We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.

Position Summary

Provides technical support to all company personnel regarding all phases of systems of software and applications which may include the operating system, file management, data communication, server administration and user training.

Essential Functions

• Maintenance of network hardware and software.
• Network and data security including information integrity, safety and confidentiality.
• General server administration and maintenance includes patching, setup and troubleshooting.
• Computer technical support and trouble-shooting services for all employees.
• Training of employees in the use of computer hardware and software.
• Set-up and configuration of desktop computers.
• Assist employees at other plants remotely and occasionally in person (usually travel 2-3 days per quarter)
• Other duties, as delegated by management.

Position Qualifications

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Active Listening – Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Confidentiality – Ability to be entrusted with private matters and/or information without divulging to others.
• Creative – Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Goal Oriented – Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Loyal – The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Patience – Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Resilient – Ability to recover from, or adjust to, misfortune or setbacks.
• Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Self Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.
• Self Motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Tolerance - Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School diploma

Experience: 2 years of experience in IT support and/or coursework in computer science

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft computer operating systems (desktop and server) and software. Proficient in troubleshooting computer software and hardware. Other Requirements:

Awareness and understanding of ISO - 9001 and ISO -14001 and GBP policies. Employee is required to learn, understand and implement Lean Manufacturing principles within our facility.

The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.

Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Office Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that would need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way