Help Desk Technician | Plainwell, MI

Salary Range: $48,000 - $74,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in help desk technician? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Plainwell seeking experienced Help Desk Technicians.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Plainwell that are seeking skilled Help Desk Technicians. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical support for hardware, software, and network issues impacting manufacturing operations.
• Install, configure, and maintain IT equipment specific to the factory floor, including production terminals, barcode scanners, and industrial printers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents related to manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) modules, and user workstations.
• Document all support requests, resolutions, and contribute to the IT knowledge base for manufacturing-specific issues.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and physical checks on IT assets within the production environment.
• Escalate complex technical issues to senior IT staff or specialized control system engineers as required.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network connectivity issues (e.g., Windows OS, Microsoft Office, printers, mobile devices).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on providing patient and effective support to end-users in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of the operational impact of IT issues within a production setting and ability to prioritize accordingly.
• Proven aptitude for logical problem-solving and meticulous documentation of support tickets and resolutions.
• Foundational knowledge of network concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and basic network troubleshooting.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing-specific software (e.g., MES, ERP systems like SAP).
• Familiarity with industrial hardware (e.g., barcode scanners, label printers, ruggedized tablets).
• Understanding of operational technology (OT) environments or basic industrial control systems.
• Prior experience working within a manufacturing plant or production facility.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Help Desk Technician, IT Support Specialist, Technical Support Analyst, Service Desk Technician, Desktop Support Technician, IT Support Technician, Help Desk Specialist, Technical Support Specialist

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.