Configuration Technician

**Hiring for a Configuration Technician within a tech supplier!****Job Description**+ **Shift** : M-F 7:30am-4:00pm (with occasional Saturdays required at the end of the month)+ **Pay** : Starting pay is $20.00/hour (with an increase to $22+ after probationary period)• Install and configure various operating systems across a wide range of hardware.• Recognize RAID configurations through a Terminal.• Flash custom BIOS and firmware into hardware.• Install software images through internal PXE environment.• Differentiate hardware problems from software problems.• Troubleshoot computer hardware issues, including reseating CPUs, memory, and inspecting cable connections.• Communicate production problems with Production, Engineering, and Sales departments.• Assemble computer hardware from build documentation.• Identify and quarantine defective hardware.• Perform visual inspection on systems and accessory boxes.• Work extended hours as needed during peak times.• Work as an assembly technician or fulfill other roles and projects as needed.**Hard Skills**+ Operating system installation+ Recognizing RAID configurations+ Flashing BIOS and firmware+ Software image installation through PXE+ Hardware and software troubleshooting+ Computer hardware assembly**Soft Skills**+ Effective communication+ Problem-solving+ Attention to detail+ Adaptability**Work Site**This is a fully on-site position in Libertyville, Illinois.**Work Environment**The company builds different types of computer systems and servers for a variety of clients. The entire facility is temperature controlled, very organized, and extremely clean. The culture is awesome; employees can wear whatever they like and use headphones during their shifts. There is a huge cafeteria with free healthy snacks and drinks, a Foosball table, and other activities for breaks. Also they offer a full 60 minute lunch break for employees.**About Aerotek:**We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.