What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Administrator position at Welch Packaging?
Description
SUMMARY
The Network Administrator supports and maintains the company’s network infrastructure across multiple manufacturing sites within a shared services model. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of wired and wireless networks, servers, and related systems that enable plant operations and corporate connectivity. The Network Administrator works closely with IT, plant leadership, and shared service teams to troubleshoot issues, implement upgrades, and optimize network performance to meet the needs of a dynamic production environment.
Essential Functions
Education:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
Physical Requirements
Welch Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran
SUMMARY
The Network Administrator supports and maintains the company’s network infrastructure across multiple manufacturing sites within a shared services model. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of wired and wireless networks, servers, and related systems that enable plant operations and corporate connectivity. The Network Administrator works closely with IT, plant leadership, and shared service teams to troubleshoot issues, implement upgrades, and optimize network performance to meet the needs of a dynamic production environment.
Essential Functions
- Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points across corporate and plant locations.
- Monitor and troubleshoot network connectivity issues to minimize downtime and support production uptime.
- Support network security by managing user access, VPNs, and firewall rules per company standards.
- Assist with managing servers and network-related systems such as DNS, DHCP, and file sharing.
- Maintain documentation of network topology, equipment, and configuration changes.
- Collaborate with shared service IT teams to ensure consistent standards, security, and performance across all sites.
- Participate in the installation and setup of network infrastructure for plant expansions or new equipment.
- Develop and maintain SOP’s for network department
- Support IT help desk and systems teams with escalated network issues and general technical support
- 25%-50% travel to regional locations, sometimes at short notice will be required
Education:
- Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Networking, or a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent work experience or relevant certifications may be considered in lieu of degree.
- 3-5 years of experience in network administration, desktop support, or IT infrastructure role (internship or hands-on experience in a manufacturing or multi-site environment preferred).
- Certifications (Preferred): CompTIA Network , Cisco CCNA, or similar networking certification
- Advanced understanding of TCP/IP networking, VLANs, and network routing.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server environments.
- Experience with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting utilities.
- Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and safe networking practices.
- Strong written and oral communication.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Time management.
- Systems analysis.
- Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
- Critical thinking.
- Active learning.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a repeatedly on a regular basis.
- Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours a day.
- Bend, stand, squat, twist repeatedly.
- Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic).
- Ability to work in a confined area.
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period time.
- Typical office environment.
Welch Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran