IT Support Specialist – Manufacturing Operations

Framebridge•Winchester, VA

30d•$26 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

Framebridge is seeking a hands-on IT Support Specialist – Manufacturing Operations to keep our plant technology humming across multiple locations. This role is ideal for someone who loves solving problems in fast-paced environments and wants their work to have a visible, immediate impact. The IT Support Specialist will be the go-to person for issues related to plant technology, including CNC machines, barcode scanners, and new plant setups.

Requirements

3+ years of IT support experience in a multi-site environment (manufacturing, retail, or similar).
Strong working knowledge of Windows and macOS, mobile device support, and network troubleshooting (TCP/IP, VPN, routers, Wi-Fi).
Hands-on experience with ticketing systems and remote support tools.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills — comfortable working directly with non-technical teammates.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and travel between plant locations as needed.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting manufacturing equipment (CNCs, wide-format printers, engravers, or similar industrial machinery).
Familiarity with Shopify POS or similar retail systems.
Experience with MDM platforms such as Kandji, Jamf, or Intune.
Working knowledge of Cisco Meraki networking solutions.
Experience administering Google Workspace via Google Admin.
Familiarity with FreshService, TeamViewer, or comparable support tools.
CompTIA A+ and/or CCNA certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day technical support to plant staff across multiple sites — remotely and on-site as needed.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across plant hardware and software, including Patriot, Gunnar, and Zund CNCs, Mat Caption machines, engravers, wide-format printers, barcode scanners, and VoIP phones.
Monitor plant network connectivity, Wi-Fi access, and VoIP systems to minimize downtime, and coordinate with vendors when outages or repairs are needed.
Manage and scale our Mobile Device Management (MDM) system for secure, efficient device deployment, patching, and lifecycle management.
Log, prioritize, and resolve tickets in our ticketing system, documenting solutions in a shared knowledge base to improve consistency over time.
Train plant employees on basic troubleshooting, Point of Sale (POS) procedures, and tech policies.
Lead and contribute to IT projects: hardware refreshes, software rollouts, security upgrades, and process automation initiatives.
Set up and configure IT equipment and infrastructure for plant openings, relocations, and renovations.
Coordinate with external vendors for hardware procurement, installation, and managed services.
Back up the Retail Operations IT team during high-volume periods and special projects.
Support Corporate IT with equipment ordering, configuration, and software access provisioning as needed.