Plant Systems IT Technician

What you will do

The Plant IT Technician is responsible for installing and supporting the IT hardware, software, and network infrastructure at the Oconee (West Union, SC) manufacturing facility. The position is primarily based in West Union, SC but may require occasional travel to support remote sites. The Plant IT Technician reports directly to the USCAN Plant Systems East Team Lead with a dotted line relationship to the local plant management teams.

• Triage IT hardware, software, and network issues in an office and on the manufacturing plant floor
• Manage SLAs and resolve incidents in Service Now
• Act as a liaison between the Service Desk and/or application teams as needed
• Configure and deploy IT hardware equipment in an office environment, such as printers, conferencing systems, etc. while following hardware and software standards
• Configure and deploy IT equipment on the plant floor, such as Zebras, Satōs, PCs, thin clients, scan guns, radio frequency (RF) devices, and payroll clocks
• Wear plant personal protective equipment (PPE) while on the plant floor and follow safety equipment programs according to company standards
• Facilitate the full PCLM process
• Maintain security, appearance, and organization of the server room
• Be the on‑site contact for service providers if needed
• Primary interface of communication to Plant Management regarding WAN/LAN outages for infrastructure maintenance and planned hardware/software deployments
• Partner across local departments—Engineering, HR, Maintenance—to advise on deployments and execute projects
• Engage with the USCAN Plant Systems Team to execute projects across the region
• Make recommendations to the USCAN Plant Systems Team when IT hardware and/or software upgrades are required and assist with quotes for procurement through approved vendors
• Ensure new IT hardware serial numbers are recorded and included under existing maintenance contracts
• Regularly spend portions of the day on the plant floor and occasionally lift parcels up to 40 pounds
• Travel may be required (approximately 10%)

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, plus at least 1 year of professional IT Technical support experience
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, will consider a 2-year degree and at least 2 years of experience OR 4 years of equivalent experience in combination of education and experience
• Other desirable certifications include Network+, Security+, MCSE, CCNA, A+
• Solid understanding of PCs including software installation, reimaging, Intune AD, Azure
• Experience configuring / troubleshooting issues / and deploying IT hardware, such as printers, PCs, thin clients, scan guns, and/or radio frequency (RF) devices required
• Understanding of networks and administration with knowledge of Access Points, Switches, VOIP, TCPIP, DHCP, DNS
• Experience with inventory, asset management, and CMDB is a plus
• Solid analytical and critical thinking skills with strong written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem solving
• Self-motivated, consistently seeking out new challenges and opportunities for growth.
• Demonstrated track record of strong initiative and producing results
• Experience working in a manufacturing plant setting strongly preferred
• Ability to be on-call and to resolve off-hours support situations requiring immediate attention

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

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