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# Facilities Maintenance Specialist at McMaster-Carr

- **Company:** McMaster-Carr
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA / Santa Fe Springs, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-03-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/mcmastercarr/jobs/4193015009

## Job description

## Who We Are

McMaster-Carr is a leading e-commerce company that industrial customers have trusted for 125 years. Our products help them get manufacturing lines back up quickly, keep operations running smoothly, and prototype the next generation of innovative solutions.

## What You’ll Do

You’ll be part of a talented team supporting our distribution center and office facilities. You’ll apply advanced technical expertise to program, configure, integrate, diagnose, maintain, and improve the mechanical, electrical, and automated systems that support our operations including:

- Industrial controls and automation systems, with a particular focus on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Conveyor systems
- Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Electrical distribution equipment
- HVAC systems

You’ll also support general facility upkeep. Ultimately, you’ll do what is needed to keep the facility up and running, allowing our teams to focus on getting products to customers accurately and quickly.

When You’ll Work

We are currently hiring for second-shift and overnight coverage. These positions may require variable schedules based on business needs, so flexibility in work hours and schedules is required.

## Who You Are

We’re looking for dependable team players who prioritize and communicate well, take pride in their work, and can also work well independently. You should have 5+ years of maintenance experience, with a strong foundation of mechanical, electrical, and technical skills, including:

- Advanced proficiency with PLCs and HMIs, including programming and troubleshooting PLC- controlled equipment, interpreting and writing logic and digital inputs/outputs, diagnosing faults, and creating and using HMIs to identify and resolve equipment or process issues
- Proficiency with Building Management Systems (BMS), including integrating new equipment into existing BMS infrastructure
- Experience with hand tools, small gearbox maintenance, and diagnosis of gear and belt drive systems
- Familiarity with centrifugal pumps, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems
- Ability to read electrical prints and use a multi-meter to troubleshoot electrical issues
- Experience diagnosing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Experience with vehicle repair and maintenance to address intermittent issues, guidance- related malfunctions or codes, steering issues
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

The following experience is highly relevant but not required:

- Experience with highly automated packaging, sortation, or carton closeout machines
- Mechanical skills - welding, machining, fabrication, operating a Lathe, Bridgeport, MIG and/or TIG welder, or Sheet Metal Brake, moving and setting equipment, moving conveyors, maintaining HVAC or fire suppression systems
- Electrical skills – Arc Flash protocols, programming VFDs
- Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Basic vehicle maintenance and support, such as identifying vehicle fault codes and completing routine repairs including tire, wheel, or bearing replacement

Cash Compensation

Base salary $99,000 - $113,000

Total cash compensation, including profit sharing $124,000 - $154,000

Total compensation may also include additional earnings through shift premiums (also known as shift differentials) for employees regularly scheduled on weekend, second, or overnight (third) shifts.

## 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
- Employee resource groups
- 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

## 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

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](https://www.mcmaster.com/cpra_job_applicant_notification/).

## About McMaster-Carr

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: McMaster-Carr is a privately held e-commerce and catalog company that supplies over 600,000 industrial products to businesses for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO).
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned, bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Elmhurst, Illinois, USA
- **Founded**: 1901
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (family‑owned business)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Industrial supplies & equipment distribution (MRO)
- **Target customers**: B2B – engineers, maintenance teams, purchasing agents, and manufacturing/construction firms (small businesses to large enterprises)
- **Mission / purpose**: To be the complete, one‑stop source for industrial supplies, delivering high‑quality products with fast, reliable service. (Paraphrased from the company’s stated focus on “handpick[ing] every product” and shipping 98% of orders from stock the same day.)

## Products & Services
- **Industrial Supply Catalog**: Over 600,000 SKUs covering fasteners, raw materials, plumbing, electrical, safety equipment, precision tools, and more. Offered as a SaaS‑like web platform with CAD downloads, material certificates, and 3D models.
- **Same‑Day / Next‑Day Delivery**: 98% of orders ship from stock at standard rates, with same‑day or next‑day delivery to many U.S. locations.
- **In‑House Software & Technology**: Custom‑built e‑commerce engine, inventory management, distribution automation, and mobile applications developed by internal engineering teams.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue is not publicly reported; industry estimates often place it in the $3–5 billion range, but the company does not confirm figures.
- **Notable Investors**: None (family‑owned; no external funding raised)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Active hiring across six U.S. facilities (Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Princeton, Fort Worth) for roles in software engineering, distribution automation, customer solutions, and management.
  - Expanding its technology team with focus on automation, data centers, and mobile app development.
  - Recently posted openings for “Automation Engineering Manager” and “CMMS Engineer,” indicating investment in warehouse and process automation.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Massive Catalog & Fast Fulfillment**: Unmatched breadth of inventory (600k+ products) combined with near‑universal in‑stock availability and same‑day shipping—a difficult combination for competitors to replicate.
- **In‑House Technology**: All software (e‑commerce, distribution, logistics) is built and maintained internally, giving McMaster‑Carr tight integration and the ability to rapidly iterate.
- **Strong Supplier Relationships & Quality Control**: Products are hand‑picked and verified; material certificates and traceability are standard.
- **Engineering‑First Culture**: Technology teams are highly autonomous and work on challenging projects (warehouse robotics, high‑performance web apps, data center design).

## Strategic Focus
- **Automation & Distribution Efficiency**: Investing heavily in automated material handling, robotics, and facility reliability to maintain speed and accuracy as order volumes grow.
- **Technology Talent Development**: Growing the software engineering and IT teams to support custom development of internal tools, customer‑facing platforms, and infrastructure.
- **Geographic Expansion**: Operations centers in five major U.S. regions (plus the Chicago HQ) to provide fast delivery nationwide; newer facilities in Fort Worth and Princeton signal continued geographic scaling.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes “capability, not skill”—hiring curious people who can grow across roles. Strong inclusion and diversity programs, prayer/meditation spaces, all‑gender restrooms, mentoring groups.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid for many tech roles (typically 3 days on‑site per week); distribution and customer‑facing roles are generally on‑site. Remote flexibility varies by position.
- **Compensation & Benefits**:
  - No‑monthly‑premium medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
  - Generous profit sharing and company‑funded retirement accounts.
  - 100% tuition reimbursement, adoption/surrogacy assistance, paid parental leave.
  - First‑time home‑buyer assistance, financial counselors, and college assistance for dependents.
- **Engineering Culture**: Engineers work on diverse projects (web, mobile, data centers, automation) with support for learning through reading groups, guilds, and technical leadership tracks.

## Sources
1. [mcmaster.com/careers](https://www.mcmaster.com/careers)
2. [mcmaster.com](https://www.mcmaster.com/)
3. [builtin.com/company/mcmaster-carr](https://builtin.com/company/mcmaster-carr)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/mcmastercarr](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/mcmastercarr/jobs/4088048009)

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