CNC Machinist III

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Aiken, SC, USA
In-Office
Junior
Internet of Things • Energy
The Role
Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC machines to produce precision components. Perform machine setups, program edits, dimensional inspections, tooling changes, TPM/5S tasks, material handling, and support continuous improvement and training.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a Machinist III to join our team at Emerson in Aiken, SC! In this role, you will work with the Fabrication Supervisor and will be responsible for various operations within the Fabrication department. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining precision machinery to fabricate high-quality components and parts. If you’re ready to bring your energy and enthusiasm to a dynamic manufacturing team, we want you to join us and help shape our future—apply today!
 
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
 
  • Perform all work in a safe manner while independently setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC machining processes to meet production, quality, and delivery requirements. Maintain product quality through dimensional inspection and process adjustments as needed to ensure conformance to specifications and maximize process performance.
  • Support production flow by cleaning, packaging, and preparing components for inspection and downstream operations. Maintain a clean and organized work area through daily 5S activities and perform routine Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) tasks to sustain equipment reliability, performance, and uptime. Actively support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures. Stop work when unsafe conditions exist and immediately report safety concerns to leadership and/or EHS.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, routers, process documentation, and work instructions.
  • Verify revision levels and ensure compliance with all applicable drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
  • Perform dimensional inspections and make machine, tooling, offset, and process adjustments as required to maintain product conformance.
  • Independently set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC machining processes to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity requirements.
  • Perform complete machine setups and changeovers, including tooling, workholding, offsets, bar feeders, program verification, and first-piece validation.
  • Edit machine programs, feeds, speeds, offsets, and dimensional parameters as required to maintain product quality and optimize process performance.
  • Troubleshoot tooling, machining, quality, and production issues and coordinate support when additional technical resources are required.
  • Select, install, adjust, and replace cutting tools, inserts, drills, boring bars, saw blades, recess tools, guide bushings, collets, and other tooling as required.
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement alternate tooling and machining methods when standard tooling is unavailable or process improvements are warranted.
  • Optimize tooling and machining processes to improve cycle time, quality, productivity, equipment utilization, and tool life.
  • Set up, operate, and maintain bar feeders and material handling systems as required.
  • Load and unload raw material and completed components as required to support production.
  • Operate multiple machines simultaneously while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards.
  • Identify, document, and properly disposition nonconforming material and scrap.
  • Perform daily TPM activities, including inspection, lubrication, fluid management, and basic equipment maintenance to sustain machine reliability and performance.
  • Assist maintenance personnel and external service providers with troubleshooting, repair, and recovery activities.
  • For Swiss and Hydromat applications, perform machine adjustments, station timing and alignment checks, tooling optimization, and process improvements required to maintain quality and productivity.
  • Serve as a technical resource for machinists and operators by providing guidance, training, troubleshooting support, and sharing best practices.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and equipment effectiveness.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work area through daily 5S activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
     
Who You Are:
  • You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive.
  • You encourage healthy conflict and seek cooperative relationships.
  • You are open to change and continue to learn and experience new opportunities.

 
For This Role, You Will Need:
 
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of related experience
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and process documentation.
  • Experience using precision measuring equipment and performing machining calculations.
  • The ability to independently set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize machining processes without direct supervision.
  • Working knowledge of CNC programming and the ability to make program edits to support quality, productivity, and process performance.
  • Understanding of multi-axis machining concepts, including Y-axis and C-axis functionality on CNC lathes.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, routers, process documentation, and work instructions.
  • Ability to use precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, comparators, pitch micrometers, and other inspection tools.
  • Ability to effectively communicate quality concerns, production issues, and process improvement opportunities with operators, leads, supervisors, engineering, and maintenance personnel.
     
 

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We champion an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

About Us

WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON 

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

No calls or agencies please. 

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of two (2) years of related experience
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T
  • Experience using precision measuring equipment and performing machining calculations
  • Ability to independently set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC machining processes
  • Working knowledge of CNC programming and ability to make program edits
  • Understanding of multi-axis machining concepts, including Y-axis and C-axis on CNC lathes
  • Ability to use precision inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, comparators, pitch micrometers)
  • Effective communication of quality concerns and process improvement opportunities with team and support functions

Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.

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The Company
HQ: Saint Louis, MO
50,857 Employees
Year Founded: 1890

What We Do

At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.

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