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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
Onsite
Pay Range: $28 - $38 per hour*
$1,000 sign-on bonus with opportunity to earn an additional $1,000 bonus after 12 months of service.
We are seeking a skilled IT Service Desk Technician (Level 2) to provide both IT and Operational Technology (OT) support to non-technical end-users in a fast-paced, manufacturing or industrial environment. This position involves delivering in-person and remote support, independently performing device setup, troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades across a range of hardware and software platforms.
The technician will be responsible for resolving technical issues, fulfilling service requests, and answering user inquiries with a focus on quality, efficiency, and exceptional customer service. Adherence to company IT policies, especially those related to security protocols, is essential. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate clearly with end users, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
This role also serves as hands-on support for the infrastructure team, assisting with the physical deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance of network equipment such as switches, access points, servers, printers, and cabling. The technician will ensure smooth operation and integration of systems across automation layers, factory IT environments, and enterprise infrastructure — both onsite and at remote locations.
Success in this role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams including IT, Maintenance, and Engineering, with a focus on system reliability, uptime, and operational continuity. This is a 100% onsite position at the local facility.
You will have an opportunity to:
Troubleshooting, Problem Solving and Support
Hardware and Software Support
OT Support
QUALIFICATIONS
*Actual hourly rate offered varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.
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The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.
The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.
Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
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