About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is a hands-on IT infrastructure role supporting manufacturing operations. You will ensure manufacturing equipment is connected to the network, diagnose and repair connectivity issues, and work with production and maintenance teams to keep systems online and performing reliably.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support existing manufacturing equipment and connect new equipment to wired and wireless networks, including configuring connections to Cisco-managed switches.
• Troubleshoot failures across cabling, switch ports, boards, and wireless networks so equipment communicates with hardware and enterprise software.
• Install, replace, and test Ethernet cabling and network hardware as needed to connect or repair equipment.
• Verify devices can access ERP/MRP systems and communicate across LAN/WAN, routers, switches, and access points.
• Identify recurring connectivity problems and recommend improvements to increase reliability and performance.
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing and maintenance teams to resolve connectivity issues and follow incidents through to resolution.
• Use diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark) to analyze network traffic when needed.

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Qualifications

• 0–5 years of relevant IT experience. Entry-level graduates are welcome to apply.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred — equivalent practical experience also considered.
• Practical understanding of Ethernet, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and basic wired/wireless networking.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience (coursework, internships, personal projects, or employment).
• Ability to trace connectivity issues through cabling, switch ports, IP settings, and device connections.
• Comfortable working physically in a manufacturing environment (cabling, equipment access).
• Clear communicator able to explain technical issues to operations and maintenance staff.
• Experience with diagnostic tools such as Wireshark and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems are strong pluses.

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Location & Work Authorization

• Position located in West Indianapolis, IN. Local candidates in Central Indiana are preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents). The client cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role.
• No relocation assistance provided.

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Compensation

• Estimated pay (from source): $62,624 per year (estimated). Actual compensation offered by the confidential client may vary based on experience and qualifications.

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Why Apply

• Gain hands-on experience supporting industrial and consumer electronics manufacturing environments.
• Work with mixed-generation equipment and enterprise systems (ERP/MRP), building troubleshooting and network skills valuable in manufacturing IT roles.
• Suitable for entry-level candidates and those early in their IT careers who want practical field experience.

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Keywords & Skills

• Connectivity troubleshooting
• Ethernet cabling, switches, routers
• TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN/WAN
• Wireless networking
• Network troubleshooting, Wireshark
• ERP / MRP system connectivity
• Manufacturing IT support

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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