IT Intern

IT Intern
 

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for an IT Intern at our manufacturing facility located in Elkhart, IN.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION

 The IT Intern is responsible for assisting the Dexter IT Team with IT projects, support the HelpDesk, support maintenance of systems and equipment, support software and hardware rollout efforts of the Company, and collect and analyze and report as required.  More specifically, this position will be responsible for activities including but not limited to the following: 

• Assists with oversight of daily performance of computer systems   

• Monitors assigned systems and infrastructure

• Provides technical assistance to computer system users and is capable of providing 2nd and 3rd level support in later assignments and in Junior/Senior years of school

• Investigates, troubleshoots, and resolves problems   

• Sets up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cable, operating systems, and appropriate software 

• Helps support IT personnel at remote facilities   

• Maintains equipment inventory, recycling unused equipment and tracking equipment movement between facilities   

• Performs repairs and upgrades to hardware and software

• Helps ensure that ERP software meets business requirements

• Installs, configures, tests and maintains operating systems, application software and system management tools

• Performs security reviews, audits, and maintenance procedures as assigned

• Participates in the global information security team to develop and enforce organizational security standards for infrastructure, systems, and applications

• Monitors and tests application performance and assists developers to implement improvements 

• Participates in maintenance of security, backup, and redundancy efforts

• Participates in the design of information and operational support systems

• Liaises with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution 

• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To be successful in this role, you must possess the following:

• Excellent sense of ethics and accountability

• Enthusiasm and a passion for people and recruitment

• Ability to maintain professionalism and possess strict confidentiality of company and applicant information.

• Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills

• Ability to adapt to frequent priorities and changes within the team and the business.

• Strong IT skills and fundamentals

• Problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of latest trends and technologies in the IT space, including security 
 

EDUCATION

You must be actively enrolled an accredited university working towards a bachelors or masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related computing degree.

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. We do not provide sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.