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3rd Shift Operations Technician

McMaster-Carr, Chicago, IL, United States

Salary: $131,000 - $151,000

Job type: Full Time


McMaster-Carr is a trusted e-commerce company that keeps industry moving. For 125 years, customers have counted on us to deliver the right parts quickly and accurately so they can fix problems, avoid downtime, and keep critical operations running. Our ability to do that comes from world-class execution – robust systems, disciplined processes, and people who take pride in getting the details right.

Our success is built on our people. At McMaster‑Carr, teams work side by side to solve real problems, adapt as technology evolves, and continually improve how we operate. The work is fast-paced, essential, and meaningful. We invest in our people, value collaboration, and create careers where effort, curiosity, and accountability drive meaningful results for customers every day.

What You’ll Do
Data Center Technicians

at McMaster-Carr help monitor and manage the physical data center environment. They demonstrate interest in developing a wide range of technology skills and utilize critical thinking in a mission critical environment.

This is a 3rd shift hybrid position, located in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Responsibilities Include:

Maintaining compute infrastructure, including racking of hardware, cabling, and asset lifecycle management

Monitoring the health of broad ranging software systems, from server to mainframe

Reacting to problems, including troubleshooting, resolving, and/or escalating to support teams

Supporting security related needs such as firewall administration and patching

Deploying software changes across environments

Providing IT help desk services to end users

Developing processes to automate routine task through different tools

Learning new technologies, systems, and processes

McMaster-Carr is a digital-first company offering more than half a million products used to keep businesses in motion. High-quality publications, product design, and technology bring over 300,000 customers to our website each day to innovate and solve problems.

Who You Are
A bachelor’s degree and at least two years of work experience is preferred in a technology related field.

Cash Compensation
Total cash compensation ranges from $131,000 – 151,000, which includes annual cash profit sharing based on company profitability.

We offer comprehensive benefits to support employees and their dependents, such as:

Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans with no monthly premiums

Industry-leading company-funded retirement accounts

Employee resource groups

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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected group.

This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr.

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