Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Quick Summary
Facilities Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining material handling systems and industrial machinery with PLC troubleshooting and predictive maintenance expertise at McMaster-Carr's Elmhurst, IL distribution facility.
Skills & Keywords
What You'll Do
- Troubleshooting & RepairDiagnose and repair complex faults across conveyors, robotics, PLC control panels, VFDs, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electrical distribution equipment, and HVAC systems through electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic pathways.
- Preventive & Predictive MaintenancePerform 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 & CMMSMaintain detailed logs of repairs, maintenance activities, and parts usage in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Safety ComplianceUphold all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), robot safety standards, and machine guarding.
- General Facility UpkeepSupport general upkeep of our distribution center and office facilities, doing what is needed to keep the facility up and running so our teams can focus on getting products to customers accurately and quickly.
Required Qualifications
- Experience5+ years of hands-on experience maintaining material handling or industrial systems, PLC controls, or robotics.
- Technical SkillsProficiency with PLC troubleshooting (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar). Strong knowledge of industrial sensors, motor controls, and actuators.
- Physical AbilityAble to work in an industrial environment, lift heavy components, and work at heights.
- FlexibilityThis 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.
Nice to Have
Experience in high-volume, automated logistics, distribution and/or manufacturing.
Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards package
We offer comprehensive benefits to support employees and their dependents, such as:
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.
Benefits included
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.
We may collect professional, education and employment-related data, and any assessments made throughout the recruiting process, to evaluate candidacy for employment. To communicate with job applicants, we may collect applicant names, contact information, and other personal identifiers, including those outlined in the California customer records statute. Through voluntary disclosure, we may also collect protected classifications under federal or California law (e.g., race, gender, etc.). For additional details about the personal information we collect and its uses, please click here.
Key Competencies for Success
- Problem-SolvingMethodical approach to isolating faults under pressure.
- CollaborationWorking shoulder-to-shoulder with engineering, maintenance, and production teams.
- Proactive MindsetFocus on reliability rather than just "break-fix" repair.
McMaster-Carr
Chicago, IL
About McMaster-Carr
Supplies industrial products, tools, and equipment to businesses.
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