CNC Machinist II - 2nd Shift

Machinist II

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.

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!

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Job Info

• Job Identification 26006924
• Job Function Manufacturing
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1561 Columbia Highway, Aiken, SC, 29801, US (On-site)