Configuration Technician- 2nd Shift

Ahead GmbHLibertyville, IllinoisJob.bopublished 06/03/2025
Must-have:Cloud

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. 

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. 

AHEAD is looking for a Level 1 Configuration Technician to join the organization. This position will be responsible for following platform documentation, processes, and production defaults in order to properly apply customer-specific, order-specific, and hardware-specific software. 

This is a 2nd Shift position.

Roles and Responsibilities Be able to build and configure computer servers by analyzing data sheets and system requirements provided by the engineering team

Identify and troubleshoot computer hardware

Install and configure operating systems; Windows and Linux

Flash BIOS and other firmware

Configure network switches

Follow platform documentation and production defaults in order to properly apply customer-specific, order-specific, and hard-specific software to hardware systems

Help other departments as needed

Qualifications One to two years of experience in a fast paced manufacturing facility

Basic experience with server or networking equipment

Be able to build and configure computer servers by analyzing data sheets and system requirements provided by engineering and sales

Great attention to details

Work well with others and demonstrate a great work ethic

Work well under pressure

Meets set deadlines and goals

Able to work independently

Maintain 5S standards

Communicate any issues to supervisor

Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math

Physical demands:

Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a repetitive basis

Ability to work on feet 8+ hours a day

Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with computer hardware

Experience with various operating systems, Linux preferred

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.  

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

USA Employment Benefits include: 

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid company holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave
  • Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.

Use of AI: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, or to capture recordings and create transcriptions or summaries during interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please refer to the Candidate Privacy Notice or contact us at privacy@ahead.com. 

You may opt-out of the review or analysis of your application and resume by AI tools by using the General Application. Please include the role you wish to apply for in the Additional Information field. You may also choose to opt-out of recording and transcription at any time, including after joining an interview.  Candidates will not be penalized for choosing to opt-out.