Facilities Maintenance Technician
McMaster-Carr · Chicago, IL (Elmhurst)
Posted about 2 months ago · $119,500 - $137,500
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 69 days McMaster-Carr's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 95% of McMaster-Carr's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at McMaster-Carr
- high 35 stale, 2 reposted of 37 open
- Hiring momentum
- 43 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from McMaster-Carr's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for McMaster-Carr.
About this role
As a Facilities Maintenance Technician, you will focus on maintaining and improving the uptime and efficiency of material handling systems and industrial machinery. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting complex faults, performing preventive maintenance, conducting root cause analysis for equipment failures, and maintaining documentation in a CMMS. This role requires hands-on experience and technical skills in PLCs, sensors, and industrial systems, and it operates within a 24/7 distribution environment.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of McMaster-Carr as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field
- 5–10+ years of hands-on experience maintaining material handling or industrial systems, PLC controls, or robotics
- Proficiency with PLC troubleshooting (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of industrial sensors, motor controls, and actuators
- Able to work in an industrial environment, lift heavy components, and work at heights
- Uphold all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), robot safety standards, and machine guarding
Nice to have
- Experience in high-volume, automated logistics, distribution and/or manufacturing
What you get
- 100% tuition reimbursement
- Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans with no monthly premiums
- Industry-leading company-funded retirement accounts
- Inclusive, all-gender benefits
- First-time home buyer assistance
- Paid parental leave for all new parents
Worth weighing
- This is a fully onsite role, which may limit flexibility for remote work.
- The position supports a 24/7 distribution operation, which may require working various shifts including nights and weekends.
- No salary listed for entry-level positions, only for this specific role.
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Listed by McMaster-Carr on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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