Help Desk Technician - IT

About UFP Technologies :

UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered custom products. UFP is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to most of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The Company’s single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices and packaging for minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implants.

UFP Technologies offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K with a safe harbor matching contribution, paid time off, paid holidays, employee discounts and much more!

Help Desk Technician

Summary:

The Help Desk Technician will be responsible for supervising the helpdesk system on a daily basis by addressing issues as they are received. Interacts with employees to troubleshoot and resolve IT-related complications while providing excellent customer service and communication. Supports Active Directory and Office 365.

Location:

Must live within commutable distance to UFP’s Grand Rapids, MI site.

This position is 100% on-site in Grand Rapids, MI.

Help Desk Technician Duties and Responsibilities:
Establishes and maintains a working knowledge of the system's screens, navigation, procedures, and processing requirements.
Supervises the day-to-day operations of the helpdesk system.
Fields incoming requests; acts as a dispatcher, escalating calls where appropriate and coordinating timely resolutions to users’ problems.
Assists with handling 1st tier issues, answering users' inquiries regarding computer software and hardware operation to resolve problems.
Installs and troubleshoots desktop hardware, printers, phones, etc.
Installs and troubleshoots Windows 10 / 11 Operating Systems including installing desktop applications.
Communicates clearly any technical solutions in a user-friendly, professional manner.
Performs consistent follow-up with users to ensure complete resolution and user satisfaction.
Creates and manages user security in Active Directory and business applications.
Help Desk Technician Qualification Requirements:

High School diploma, or general education degree (GED), and
1 - 2 years’ experience supporting Windows 10 / 11, including software and driver installation preferred.
Working knowledge of Active Directory needed. Must have experience creating and modifying users.
Experience in a customer service environment required.
Must have a solid understanding of network protocols (i.e. DNS, DHCP, and TCPIP).
Must have a working knowledge of network hardware such as switches, firewalls, access points, etc.
Experience/familiarity with the following desired:

Switches and routers (preferably Cisco)
A+, Network+, or Security+ certifications

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UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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