Maintenance Specialist

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. Who We AreMcMaster-Carr is a leading e-commerce company that industrial customers have trusted for over 125 years. Our products help them get manufacturing lines back up quickly, keep operations running smoothly, and prototype the next generation of innovative solutions. Behind it all are our people: exceptional and resourceful problem-solvers who take pride in getting every detail right for our customers. What You’ll DoTroubleshooting & 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 AreExperience: 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 SkillsExperience in high-volume, automated logistics, distribution and/or manufacturing. Key Competencies for SuccessProblem-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 CompensationTotal cash compensation ranges from $123,000 - $142,000 annually, which includes annual cash profit sharing based on company profitability. BenefitsWe offer comprehensive benefits to support employees and their dependents, such as:100% tuition reimbursementMedical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans with no monthly premiumsIndustry-leading company-funded retirement accountsInclusive, all-gender benefitsFirst-time home buyer assistancePaid parental leave for all new parentsAdoption and surrogacy assistancePaid time off for vacation and personal time