Industrial Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist

Stem Dts; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STEM DTS is partnering with a client in Salisbury, North Carolina to hire an industrial maintenance expert who will troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain a broad mix of production equipment and facility systems. You’ll leverage a strong electro-mechanical background, hands-on familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery, and know-how with pumps, valves, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

This safety-focused role emphasizes independent diagnostics, preventive/predictive maintenance, and continuous

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an Industrial Maintenance Technician or Millwright.
• Strong electro-mechanical background with PLC experience.
• Hands-on experience with pumps and valves; strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on manufacturing equipment.
• Identify and resolve equipment failures using structured troubleshooting methods.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance across production and plant systems.
• Install, align, and service pumps, valves, boilers, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Diagnose electrical issues involving motors, drives, sensors, relays, and control circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and manuals.
• Assist with PLC fault-finding and basic program modifications.
• Support equipment startups, changeovers, and capital projects.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance to improve reliability.

Skills

Electro-mechanical

PLC troubleshooting

Pumps

Valves

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Job description

Step into a Day on the FloorIt’s 7:00 a.m. in Salisbury, NC. You start with a quick safety check, then dive into a line stoppage—an intermittent drive fault. You trace signals, read a schematic, swap a suspect sensor, and assist with a minor PLC logic tweak to clear the fault. By mid-morning, you’re aligning a pump and verifying valve operation on a cooling loop. After lunch, you perform predictive checks on a chiller, document findings, and partner with operations to prep for a changeover. The goal never changes: keep equipment reliable, safe, and ready.About the RoleSTEM DTS is partnering with a client in Salisbury, North Carolina to hire an industrial maintenance expert who will troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain a broad mix of production equipment and facility systems. You’ll leverage a strong electro-mechanical background, hands-on familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery, and know-how with pumps, valves, hydraulics, and pneumatics. This safety-focused role emphasizes independent diagnostics, preventive/predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement to maximize uptime and reliability.Schedule & LocationOnsite in Salisbury, North CarolinaMonday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (with potential overtime)Core Work You’ll DoTroubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on manufacturing equipment.Identify and resolve equipment failures using structured troubleshooting methods.Execute preventive and predictive maintenance across production and plant systems.Install, align, and service pumps, valves, oxygen sensors, boilers, chillers, and cooling towers.Diagnose electrical issues involving motors, drives, sensors, relays, and control circuits.Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.Assist with PLC fault-finding and basic program modifications.Support equipment startups, changeovers, and capital projects.Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance to improve reliability and efficiency.What You Need to Succeed5+ years as an Industrial Maintenance Technician or Millwright.Strong electro-mechanical background with some PLC experience.Hands-on experience with pumps and valves.Excellent troubleshooting ability and solid communication skills.High school diploma.Ability to work onsite Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m., in Salisbury, NC (with possible overtime).Technical ProficienciesPLC troubleshootingElectrical repairHigh-voltage systemsPneumatics troubleshootingHydraulic systems and componentsTools & TechnologiesProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLC)