IT Operations Technician

McMaster-Carr; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Company 401(k)

Parental leave

Paid time off

Homebuyer assistance

Job summary

McMaster-Carr, an Elmhurst-based eCommerce company, seeks a Technology Team Operations Technician to support internal users across physical PCs and VDIs, deploy software, and maintain endpoint security. You will build runbooks, document processes, and help improve reliability while working a standard 40-hour weekday schedule.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, clear communication, and automation-minded improvements, with competitive cash compensation and company profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting internal users in a corporate environment.
• Comfort with Windows 11/AD/Group Policy and VDI tooling.
• Ability to create clear runbooks and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote and in-person technical support to internal users.
• Provision user accounts and manage role-based access to systems and resources.
• Remotely deploy software and maintain deployment packages.
• Troubleshoot printing issues; perform maintenance.
• Support users across PCs and VDIs, including hardware and OS.
• Image, configure, and replace endpoint devices as needed.
• Resolve app issues and escalate with actionable detail.
• Collaborate with security teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Identify recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Create and maintain basic documentation and runbooks.

Skills

Independent problem-solver

Curious & analytical

Analytical troubleshooter

Professional communicator

Reliable & accountable

Process-oriented

Efficient & detailed

Automation-minded

Tools

Windows 11

Active Directory

Group Policy

VMware/VDI

Windows Server 2016/2022/2025

Microsoft 365

Exchange

Adobe Acrobat DC/Creative Cloud

Networking basics

Endpoint security tooling

PowerShell scripting

Job description

McMaster-Carr is an eCommerce company seeking capable, curious people in all areas of our business. As a member of the Technology Team, Operations Technicians help maintain the security, reliability, and day-to-day usability of our computing environment. Successful technicians are thoughtful troubleshooters who enjoy understanding why systems work the way they do, not just how to fix them. They communicate clearly, respond promptly to user needs, and look for opportunities to improve processes, tools, and documentation over time.

About the Job

This is an Elmhurst, Illinois -based role that provides opportunities to develop competencies in a variety of technologies, advance within the company, and build a fulfilling career. We offer competitive base salaries, company profit-sharing, and a consistent 40-hour work schedule Monday through Friday.

Who You Are

• Independent Problem-Solver: Resolve common technical issues end-to-end and elevate complex or systemic problems with clear context.
• Curious & Analytical: Seek to understand how and why systems work, focusing on root causes rather than just fixing individual symptoms.
• Analytical Troubleshooter: Investigate root causes and apply best practices to implement reliable solutions rather than relying on trial-and-error.
• Professional Communicator: Provide clear verbal and written support, especially when supporting users during incidents.
• Reliable & Accountable: Follow through on commitments and set accurate timelines for user requests and projects.
• Process-Oriented: Recognize patterns in recurring issues to help improve documentation, tooling, and overall system reliability.
• Efficient & Detailed: Balance attention to detail with the ability to move quickly as business needs dictate.
• Automation-Minded: Show active interest in process improvement, automation, or scripting to make support more efficient.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Provide remote and in-person technical support to internal users.
• Provision user accounts and manage role-based access to systems and resources
• Remotely deploy software to PCs and create or maintain deployment packages when needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve document and label printing issues; perform corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Support users across physical PCs and virtual desktop environments (VDI), including hardware, OS, application, and peripheral issues.
• Image, configure, and replace PCs and other endpoint devices as needed.
• Resolve common issues with internal applications or clearly scope problems and elevate with actionable detail to support teams.
• Work with systems and security teams to identify and remediate endpoint security vulnerabilities.
• Identify recurring technical issues and help implement reliable, long-term solutions.
• Create and maintain basic documentation and runbooks for standard procedures and repeat issues.

Technologies

Experience with some of the following is helpful, but not all are required:

• Windows 11
• Active Directory
• Group Policy
• VMware (including VMs and basic VDI concepts)
• Windows Server 2016/2022/2025
• Microsoft Office 365
• Exchange (on-prem or hybrid)
• Adobe Acrobat DC / Creative Cloud
• Basic networking concepts (switching, DNS, DHCP)
• Endpoint security tooling (Counteract, PDQ, etc.)
• PCs, laptops, scanners
• PowerShell scripting (basic to intermediate)

Cash Compensation

Total cash compensation ranges from $123,000 - $142,000, 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
• Employee resource groups (e.g., Pride Alliance, Black Employees, Mi Gente, Military Community)
• First-time home buyer assistance
• Paid parental leave for all new parents
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Paid time off for vacation and personal time