Reliability and Automation Technician

Full Time

Fort Worth, TXPosted 22 days ago

Role Overview

Mcmastercarr is hiring a Reliability and Automation Technician. This is a full-time role in Fort Worth. Part of Mcmastercarr's Brand hiring, posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

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Job description

About the job

As a Reliability and Automation Technician, you’ll be responsible for maximizing the uptime, efficiency, and longevity of automated systems, robotics, and industrial machinery. This role combines preventive maintenance with advanced troubleshooting of PLCs, sensors, and control systems to minimize downtime and enhance process reliability. The technician acts as a subject matter expert, analyzing failure modes and implementing improvements to prevent recurrence.

This is a fully onsite role at our brand-new facility located at 15333 Independence Parkway, Fort Worth, TX. It’s an exciting time at McMaster-Carr as we grow into our new regional headquarters in Fort Worth - a modern, automated distribution facility that will help support Texas customers with the excellent service and innovative solutions that define our company.

Who We Are

McMaster-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 Do

Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair complex faults in automated equipment (conveyors, robotics, PLC control panels, VFDs) through electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic pathways.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Perform routine inspections and predictive 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.

Who You Are

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field is strongly preferred.
Experience: 3–5+ years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial automation, 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.
Flexibility: This role works within a broad coverage window between 4:00 AM and 11:00 PM. Actual shifts may fall anywhere within that range, such as early‑morning, daytime, or evening hours. Saturday availability may be required. In some cases, the position may follow a 4‑day, 10‑hour schedule that includes Saturdays.

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 $119,500 - $137,500 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

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Reliability and Automation Technician position at Mcmastercarr?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Mcmastercarr. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Reliability and Automation Technician position at Mcmastercarr located?

This position is based in Fort Worth. Mcmastercarr has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Reliability and Automation Technician at Mcmastercarr earn?

Mcmastercarr has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Reliability and Automation Technician role at Mcmastercarr posted?

This role was posted on June 17, 2026 (22 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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