Weber Knapp Employee Spotlight: Henry Leeper, Network Admin Assistant

When everything is working, most people never think about the technology behind it.

At Weber Knapp, technology helps employees stay connected and keep work moving throughout the day. Keeping those tools running takes someone who enjoys solving problems and helping others.

Henry Leeper has spent the past year and a half doing just that. After joining Weber Knapp in the Swiss department, he accepted the opportunity to join the IT team as a Network Admin Assistant. Today, he supports employees across the facility while continuing to build his own technical knowledge.

Finding a New Opportunity

Henry had known about Weber Knapp long before he applied. Like many people in the area, he was familiar with the company and came across an opening on Indeed. 

His first position was in the Swiss department. Working on the production side gave him a better understanding of Weber Knapp's manufacturing process and the people who keep it moving every day. When an opening became available in IT, he welcomed the chance to learn a different set of skills.

Keeping the Business Connected

Each morning begins with daily backup tasks before the rest of the day's work takes shape.

Henry's responsibilities include:

• Running daily backup tasks
• Troubleshooting software and hardware issues
• Monitoring network devices
• Updating systems
• Helping employees resolve IT problems

Along with routine maintenance, Henry responds to the unexpected technology issues that come up throughout the day. Every request gives him another chance to help coworkers get back to what they do best.

Learning Something New

Moving into IT came with a learning curve. Henry spent time getting familiar with the different software programs used throughout Weber Knapp and how employees rely on them to support the company's products and services.

He's also had the opportunity to learn Python, adding another technical skill as he continues to grow in his role. Every new challenge builds on the experience he's gained during his time with the company.

Helping the People Around Him

Ask Henry what he enjoys most about his job, and his answer comes back to the people.

Working directly with coworkers and helping them solve technology issues is his favorite part of the day. A simple question, a software problem, or a computer that isn't cooperating all become opportunities to support someone else and keep work moving forward.

Why Weber Knapp Stands Out

Henry describes Weber Knapp as having a family atmosphere. After a year and a half with the company, it's one of the things that stands out most about his experience.

His role gives him the chance to work with people throughout the facility, and those interactions are his favorite part of the job. Helping coworkers solve IT issues has made the relationships he builds every day just as rewarding as the technical side of the work.

Supporting Every Department

Technology touches nearly every part of Weber Knapp's operation, and Henry's work helps keep those systems available for the employees who rely on them each day.

During the past year and a half, he's taken on a new role, expanded his technical knowledge, and become a resource for coworkers across the company. His experience reflects the opportunities available at Weber Knapp for employees who are ready to learn and continue growing.

Join Our Team

Looking for a place where you can build new skills and work alongside a supportive team? Visit our Careers page to view current openings at Weber Knapp.