RPG Programmer / IBMi Administrator

Industry: TRAM, Inc. – Information Technology

Company: Tokai Rika Group

Evaluates, installs, develops, and configures bar code scanning hardware and software to feed into the ERP and EDI manufacturing floor production & inventory control databases. Develops processes for Supply chain management in the flow of goods through receiving, production, inventory, and shipping. Supports end-users and system infrastructures at the manufacturing sites. Does all administration on the IBM I (AS400) including install new software and does operating system Fixes and Upgrades of operating system levels. Develops and maintains all Disaster recovery systems to ensure continued viability of the company in the event of disaster.

Duties

• Install, maintain, and support scanning hardware & software for TRAM group manufacturing sites.
• Create labels to manufacturing drawing specifications.
• Install, maintain, and support label printing hardware & software for TRAM group manufacturing sites.
• Maintain and support RFID equipment for TRAM group manufacturing sites.
• Create, maintain, and support SQL statements and queries to assist TRAM group manufacturing sites with analysis of scanned data.
• Document systems and processes. Train users as needed.
• Administration of the IBMi (AS400)
• Install software, updates, and operating system update to the IBM I (AS400)
• Maintain and test disaster recovery system
• Design, Develop, and maintain RPGLE programs to assist departments with Supply chain Management processes and customer requirements
• Willingness to learn new ERP solutions in a MS SQL environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS or related discipline
• 5+ years of IT experience
• 5+ years of experience with scanning hardware and software, and label creation software.
• IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) administration a plus.
• Experience installing and maintaining software in a Windows environment.
• Experience in MS SQL environment for report writing
• Experience with label printing software, Bartender, a plus
• Experience in PLEX ERP will be plus

TRAM, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Plymouth, MI, TRAM, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TRAM was founded in 1986 and currently employs 2,500+ people at our 5 locations.

We manufacture automotive components such as switch-related products (window regulators, headlights, cruise control, turn signals, multifunction and HVAC switches), security and safety-related products (shift levers, steering wheels, steering locks, seat belts, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys).

Shift your career into drive and help TRAM make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.

TRAM, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information about our companies, please see our web site at http://www.tokai-rika.co.jp/en/

This is a great opportunity to join our growing organization and enhance your skills to become a valuable member of our successful team!