Facilities Maintenance Specialist

McMaster-Carr; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Industry-leading 401(k)

First-time home buyer assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

McMaster-Carr in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to maximize uptime of material handling systems and industrial equipment. You will diagnose complex faults, perform preventive maintenance, and lead root cause analyses to prevent recurrence.

This fully onsite role at 600 N. County Line Road offers a competitive cash compensation and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities to advance in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field is strongly preferred.
• 5–10+ years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial automation, PLC controls, or robotics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair complex faults in conveyors, robotics, PLC control panels, VFDs through electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic pathways.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Perform routine inspections and predictive maintenance (thermography, vibration analysis) to proactively identify potential component failures.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead or assist in RCA investigations for chronic equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Documentation & CMMS: Maintain detailed logs of repairs, maintenance activities, and parts usage in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Safety Compliance: Uphold all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), robot safety standards, and machine guarding.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Siemens/Allen-Bradley

Industrial sensors

Motor controls

Actuators

Physical ability

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician, you’ll be responsible for maximizing the uptime, efficiency, and longevity of material handling systems, and industrial machinery. This role combines preventive maintenance with advanced troubleshooting of PLCs, sensors, and control systems to minimize downtime and enhance process reliability. The technician acts as a subject matter expert, analyzing failure modes and implementing improvements to prevent recurrence.

This is a fully onsite role at our facility located at 600 N. County Line Road, Elmhurst, IL.

Who We Are

McMaster-Carr is a trusted e-commerce company that keeps industry in motion. Every day, hundreds of thousands of customers turn to our website, app, or catalog to find the parts they need and get them fast so they can solve problems, avoid downtime, and keep critical operations running smoothly.

We serve industries that touch nearly every part of daily life: aerospace, agriculture, entertainment, marine, medical, automotive, food and beverage, and more. Our work may happen behind the scenes, but its impact is everywhere.

Our customers not only rely on us to maintain what matters, they also look to us to help them imagine what’s next. Through tools like 3D CAD models, intuitive search, and a constantly evolving product offering, we help people discover new solutions, iterate on ideas, and improve the way they work.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair complex faults in conveyors, robotics, PLC control panels, VFDs through electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic pathways.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Perform routine inspections and predictive maintenance (thermography, vibration analysis) to proactively identify potential component failures.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead or assist in RCA investigations for chronic equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Documentation & CMMS: Maintain detailed logs of repairs, maintenance activities, and parts usage in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Safety Compliance: Uphold all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), robot safety standards, and machine guarding.

Who You Are

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience: 5-10+ years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial automation, PLC controls, or robotics.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with PLC troubleshooting (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of industrial sensors, motor controls, and actuators.
• Physical Ability: Able to work in an industrial environment, lift heavy components, and work at heights.
• Flexibility: This position supports a 24/7 distribution operation. Opportunities may be available across day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Final shift assignments will be determined during the selection process.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in high-volume, automated logistics, distribution and/or manufacturing.

Key Competencies for Success

• Problem-Solving: Methodical approach to isolating faults under pressure.
• Collaboration: Working shoulder-to-shoulder with engineering, maintenance, and production teams.
• Proactive Mindset: Focus on reliability rather than just "break-fix" repair.

Cash Compensation

Total cash compensation, including profit sharing: $124,000 - $154,000 annually, which includes annual cash profit sharing based on company profitability.

We offer comprehensive benefits to support employees and their dependents, such as:

• Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans with no monthly premiums
• Industry-leading company-funded retirement accounts
• First-time home buyer assistance
• Paid parental leave for all new parentsAdoption and surrogacy assistance
• Paid time off for vacation and personal time

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees a workplace with reasonable accommodations and free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. At McMaster-Carr, we do not make employment decisions based on age, ethnicity, citizenship status, military status, gender identity and expression, race, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected group.

This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr.

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