Technical Operations Specialist

General Motors • Buffalo, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Operations Specialist (TOS) supports production in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and problem-solving manufacturing process equipment. The selected candidate must be able to function in a manufacturing maintenance team culture, where lean manufacturing principles are highly integrated and work is done independently under general direction of a supervisor. Work involves a considerable amount of perception and intuition, in order to make decisions.

Requirements

• Must be flexible to work off shift and/or OT.
• Two- or Four-Year Technical degree is required.
• Familiarity with high volume manufacturing processes.
• General knowledge of IT systems and computer programming.

Nice To Haves

• IT or electrical focused experience.
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance or electrical focused work.

Responsibilities

• Establish new technologies for multiple departments in launch phase for team utilization.
• Install, configure, and maintain hardware, software, servers, and networks.
• Ensure systems are secure, reliable, and optimized for performance on the production floor.
• Provide training and assistance to end-users for hardware and software issues.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly to minimize downtime and maintain operations.
• Evaluate new technologies and solutions to improve efficiency.
• Design and implement technology strategies that align with business metrics.
• Regularly update systems.
• Monitor performance and compliance standards.
• Innovate and recommend technology solutions that apply to the day-to-day functions of the business.

Benefits

• GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.
• Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees