Who We Are
McMaster-Carr is an innovative e-commerce company helping customers build and repair anything because we offer everything. We've thrived for over 120 years thanks to a relentless focus on customer experience, adaptability, and world-class operations. Our national headquarters in the Chicagoland area is the largest and most operationally complex facility in our network - a modern distribution center, office, and data center campus where same-day shipping, speed and excellence aren't aspirations, they're the standard. Curious, exceptional people are always at the center of our evolution, turning new challenges and disruptive technologies into opportunities to learn new skills and get important work done that makes customers' lives better.
What You'll Do
McMaster-Carr’s Chicagoland facility operates extensive conveyor systems, an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), an industrial vehicle fleet, and plans to expand the use of warehouse robotics. It's our proving ground for new technology- and the only facility in our network with this level of automation complexity today.
At the same time, we maintain the critical infrastructure that keeps the entire site running – electrical distribution, HVAC, fire protection, building utilities, powered industrial vehicles and data center infrastructure. The scope here is broad by design - and for the right leader, that breadth is the opportunity.
We're looking for a credible maintenance and engineering lead who's comfortable walking the floor and troubleshooting alongside technicians as well as planning staffing and project execution to achieve reliability and high-quality work.
In this role, you'll:
- Lead day-to-day maintenance operations, including developing and training a team of maintenance experts responsible for the reliability of automated systems and critical building infrastructure
- Execute maintenance strategy and preventive/predictive maintenance programs
- Facilitate efforts related to uptime and reliability across conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval, robotics, backup power, fire protection, HVAC, and building utilities
- Partner with maintenance experts, operations and engineering on facility upgrades and other projects
Total cash compensation generally ranges from $160,000 - $224,000 and includes profit sharing based on company performance.
Growth & Learning
- 100% tuition reimbursement
- Informal and formal mentorship
- Employee resource groups
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans with no monthly premiums
- Inclusive, all-gender benefits
Family & Future
- Paid parental leave for all new parents
- Adoption and surrogacy assistance
- First-time home buyer assistance
- Industry-leading company-funded retirement accounts
Time Off
- Paid vacation and personal time
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering {or equivalent)
- 5+ years of professional experience in maintenance and engineering leadership in fast-paced industrial environments, including critical building systems and automated systems
- Experience leading and developing a team of maintenance technicians and/or engineers
- Experience with root-cause analysis and demonstrated skills as a credible, technical leader
- Strong communication, prioritization and organization skills applied through effective partnership with technical experts, operations and engineering
- Commitment to personal, professional, and team growth
For more information on McMaster-Carr, please visit: https-//www mcmaster.com/careers
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.
Data We Collect
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years of professional experience in maintenance and engineering leadership in fast-paced industrial environments
- Experience with critical building systems and automated systems
- Experience leading and developing maintenance technicians and/or engineers
- Experience with root-cause analysis
- Strong communication, prioritization, and organization skills
- Effective partnership with technical experts, operations, and engineering
- Commitment to personal, professional, and team growth
McMaster-Carr Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage are advertised with no monthly premiums for employees and dependents, making this a standout part of the package. This setup lowers paycheck deductions and positions healthcare as a clear financial advantage.
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Retirement Support — Company-funded retirement accounts and profit sharing are presented as major contributors to total compensation. While vesting is noted, the long-term value of these employer-funded benefits is emphasized.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit sharing and annual bonuses are described as meaningful additions to base pay. These incentives are portrayed as significant drivers of overall earnings in stronger years.
McMaster-Carr Insights
What We Do
McMaster-Carr is trusted by industrial customers around the world to keep manufacturing lines running, operations moving, and turn new ideas into real products. Since 1901, we’ve earned that trust by offering the right products, making them easy to find, and delivering them quickly. Our industry-leading e-commerce experience, indispensable product selection, and world-class service bring hundreds of thousands of customers to our site each day. But we never stop innovating. We turn ambiguous problems, new challenges, and disruptive technologies into opportunities to refine our operations, expand our offering, and deliver the best experience for every customer. Behind it all are our people: curious, exceptional problem-solvers who take pride in getting every detail right for our customers.
Why Work With Us
Curious people thrive at McMaster-Carr. Engineers build technical knowledge through learning groups, book clubs, and one-on-one mentoring. Diverse projects offer experience with a wide range of technologies to encourage career-long learning. Great work is celebrated in an inclusive workplace dedicated to equity, growth and employee well-being.
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