Machinist II

Posted 19 Days Ago
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Aiken, SC, USA
In-Office
Junior
Internet of Things • Energy
The Role
Operate and maintain CNC machining processes to fabricate precision components. Read blueprints and GD&T, perform setups, tooling changes, offsets, and dimensional inspections. Support TPM, 5S, quality control, scrap disposition, machine recovery, continuous improvement, and collaborate with leads, engineering, and maintenance.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a Machinist II 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:
  • 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 routine machine, tooling, offset, feed, and speed adjustments as required to maintain product conformance.
  • Independently set up and operate assigned CNC machining processes to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity requirements.
  • Perform machine setups and changeovers, including tooling installation, offsets, program verification, and first-piece validation.
  • Install, replace, and touch off inserts, drills, boring bars, saw blades, recess tools, guide bushings, collets, and other tooling as required.
  • Establish and adjust work, geometry, and wear offsets as required to maintain product quality and process stability.
  • Recover machines from broken tooling events and routine machine interruptions while maintaining product quality and production requirements.
  • 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 routine equipment care to sustain machine reliability and performance.
  • Escalate programming, tooling, machine, and process issues beyond established procedures when additional technical support is required.
  • 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 one (1) year of experience performing at a Machinist I level or equivalent CNC machining experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and process documentation.
  •  Experience using precision measuring equipment and performing machining calculations.
  • Working knowledge of CNC machine setup and operation
  • Ability to perform routine offset adjustments and basic feed and speed modifications to maintain quality and production requirements
  • 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 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 foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment 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.

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of one (1) year of Machinist I level or equivalent CNC machining experience
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, routers, process documentation, and work instructions
  • Experience using precision measuring equipment and performing machining calculations
  • Working knowledge of CNC machine setup and operation
  • Ability to perform routine offset adjustments and basic feed and speed modifications
  • Ability to use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, comparators, pitch micrometers)
  • Effective communication of quality concerns, production issues, and improvement opportunities with operators, leads, supervisors, engineering, and maintenance

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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