Facilities Maintenance Specialist

McMaster-Carr

• $123K — $142K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in maintaining material handling or industrial systems, PLC controls, or robotics.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of industrial sensors, motor controls, and actuators.
  • Capability to work in an industrial setting and perform physical tasks such as lifting and working at heights.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and repair complex faults in conveyors, robotics, PLC control panels, and VFDs.
  • Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance to identify potential component failures.
  • Lead or assist in root cause analysis investigations for chronic equipment failures.
  • Maintain detailed logs of repairs and maintenance activities in a CMMS.
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and machine guarding standards.
  • Perform general facility maintenance tasks such as plumbing and lighting repairs.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal time.
Full Job Description
About the job

As a Facilities Maintenance Specialist, you'll be responsible for maximizing the uptime, efficiency, and longevity of material handling systems, and industrial machinery. This role combines preventive maintenance with advanced troubleshooting of PLCs, sensors, and control systems to minimize downtime and enhance process reliability. You'll act as a subject matter expert, analyzing failure modes and implementing improvements to prevent recurrence.

This is a fully onsite role at our facility located at 1901 Riverside Pkwy, Douglasville, GA.

Schedule: 2:15PM to 11:00PM Monday through Friday with a Saturday rotation 3-4 times a year.

What You'll Do
  • Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair complex faults in conveyors, robotics, PLC control panels, VFDs through electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic pathways.
  • Preventive Maintenance: Perform routine inspections and 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.
  • General Facility Upkeep: Perform routine facility maintenance needs including plumbing, lighting, and infrastructure needs to keep the facility safe, clean, and fully operational.

Who You Are
  • Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience maintaining material handling or industrial systems, 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.

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 $123,000 - $142,000 annually, which includes annual cash profit sharing based on company profitability.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits to support employees and their dependents, such as:
  • 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
  • Adoption and surrogacy assistance
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal time

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