Machinist II- Tool Room

Emerson; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Emerson in Aiken, SC is seeking a Machinist II to join the Tool Room team. You will operate and maintain precision machinery to fabricate high-quality components, read blueprints and GD&T, and perform setups and changeovers with first‑piece validation.

The role requires a High School Diploma and 1+ year CNC machining experience, with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Competitive benefits and a strong team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, routers, process documentation.
• Perform dimensional inspections and adjustments to maintain conformance.
• Read and interpret process instructions and work instructions.
• Operate and set up CNC machining processes to meet safety, quality, delivery and productivity goals.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and stop work when unsafe conditions exist.
• Read blueprints, GD&T and process documentation.
• Set up and operate CNC machining processes to meet requirements.
• Perform machine setups, tool changes and first‑piece validation.
• Maintain tool readiness and perform TPM activities.
• Identify and dispose nonconforming material and scrap.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

GD&T

CNC Setup

Measurement Tools

Quality Assurance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CNC Milling

Job description

Machinist II – Tool Room (Aiken, SC)

We are seeking a Machinist II to join our Tool Room 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 operate and maintain precision machinery to fabricate high‑quality components and parts.

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.

Benefits

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.

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.

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.

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