Maintenance Multicraftsmen- 1st Shift

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We are looking for a Maintenance Multicraftsmen to join our team in Aiken, SC. This role focuses on ensuring safe, effective, and continuous plant operation through proactive maintenance and reliability processes.

• Drive a zero Environmental Health & Safety incident culture, support incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering to install, test, and release equipment.
• Record activities in a CMMS.
• Work with PLCs, calibrate flow, level, pressure, and temperature devices and loops.
• Maintain bearings, conveying systems, gearboxes, and perform equipment rebuilds.
• Work with hydraulic, pneumatic, and rotating systems.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance, inspect, test, and operate equipment.
• Meet committed downtime targets and properly turn over equipment.
• Respond to problems timely.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Inform the supervisor of all non‑conformities.
• Perform rebuilds, welding, burning, brazing, fabrication, sheet metal, pipe fitting, lubrication, painting, electrical testing, measuring, conduit installation, soldering, calibration, etc.
• Conduct other related duties as required.
• Develop and provide skills training to other employees.
• Move parts and equipment with proper rigging and handling techniques.
• Operate shop tools and equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records, logs, and reports.
• Complete work orders, improve procedures, update time estimates, adjust PM/PDM frequencies.
• Apply math skills to calibrate machinery during PM stages.
• Provide hands‑on training to lower‑level mechanics and technicians.
• Inform management of equipment performance issues and recommend improvements.
• Recommend equipment upgrades to improve availability, capability, and yield.

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Effective organization and planning skills.
• Commitment to excellent customer support.
• Strong analytical and technical problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills and cross‑functional teamwork.
• Ability to foster partnerships through listening.
• Adaptability to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Effective problem resolution.
• Commitment to safe work environment.
• Produces high‑quality work and services.
• Collaboration to achieve outcomes.
• Openness to feedback and motivation for growth.
• Efficient and effective communication with others.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical and electrical industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to work at a high level in team and individually.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship).

• Associate Degree in Electrical or Mechanical field.
• Four years industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours per day or longer in overtime situations.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds multiple times per hour during an 8‑hour shift or overtime.
• Safety‑focused, fast‑paced work environment with exposure to high noise, hot materials, and limited chemicals. PPE required.

• Stand and walk minimum 8 hours per day; overtime possible.
• Lift up to 40 pounds multiple times per hour; team‑lifted.
• Work in a safety‑focused, fast‑paced environment with exposure to noise, heat, and chemicals. PPE required.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We provide flexible, competitive benefits plans and opportunities for career development.

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants 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.

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Full‑time

Mid‑Senior level

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Automation Machinery Manufacturing