Reliability and Automation Technician

Mcmaster; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Company-funded retirement accounts

First-time home buyer assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption and surrogacy assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

McMaster-Carr is seeking a Reliability and Automation Technician for our Fort Worth facility. This onsite role focuses on uptime, efficiency, and longevity of automated systems, including PLCs, sensors, conveyors, and robotics, with emphasis on preventive, predictive maintenance and RCA to prevent recurrence.

You’ll document activities in CMMS, follow safety policies (LOTO, machine guarding), and work a schedule spanning early morning to night with possible 4-day, 10-hour shifts; bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field strongly preferred.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial automation, PLC controls, or robotics.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and sensors.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Sensors & actuators

Industrial robotics

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

CMMS documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics / Automation / Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

CMMS

Job description

As a Reliability and Automation Technician, you’ll be responsible for maximizing the uptime, efficiency, and longevity of automated systems, robotics, 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 brand-new facility located at 15333 Independence Parkway, Fort Worth, TX. It’s an exciting time at McMaster-Carr as we grow into our new regional headquarters in Fort Worth - a modern, automated distribution facility that will help support Texas customers with the excellent service and innovative solutions that define our company.

Who We Are

McMaster-Carr is a leading e-commerce company that industrial customers have trusted for over 125 years. Our products help them get manufacturing lines back up quickly, keep operations running smoothly, and prototype the next generation of innovative solutions. Behind it all are our people: exceptional and resourceful problem-solvers who take pride in getting every detail right for our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair complex faults in automated equipment (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: 3-5+ 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 role works within a broad coverage window between 4:00 AM and 11:00 PM. Actual shifts may fall anywhere within that range, such as early-morning, daytime, or evening hours. Saturday availability may be required. In some cases, the position may follow a 4-day, 10-hour schedule that includes Saturdays.

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 ranges from $119,500 - $137,500 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 parents
• Adoption 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.