Location: Aiken,SC, USA
If you are a Maintenance Technician looking for an opportunity to grow and develop professionally, Emerson Discrete Automation has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Aiken, South Carolina, you will perform maintenance activities in a manufacturing facility, such as preventative maintenance, chemical handling, operating small equipment and power tools, plumbing, and assist in safety projects.
IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:
* Follow all safety policies and procedures, company safety program and OSHA regulations to eliminate work related injuries.
* Work in a manufacturing environment and?have exposure to high noise decibels, hot raw materials, fire-retardant materials, and limited chemical products.
* Perform plumbing, soldering, and minimum welding activities for the facility.
* Complete preventative maintenance and machinery repairs.
* Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of plant production and/or support equipment, and related processes.
* Operate manual and power hand tools.
* Complete assignments in an orderly and expeditious manner by taking vital safety precautions as well as understanding and adherence to established company/departmental policies.
* Practice Lean principles and participates in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
* Perform highly complex equipment and system maintenance or modification tasks independently and in work teams.
* Evaluate and recommend equipment improvements to improve availability, capability, and yield.
* Use technical tools / software.
* Demonstrate dedication to excellent customer support.
* Adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
* Encourage and owns a safe work environment.
* Produce high quality work and services.
* Work cooperatively with others and achieve outcomes.
* Open to feedback and motivated to grow outside the comfort zone.
* Communicate efficiently and effectively with others.
* Foster a working partnership through listening and understanding needs.
* Optimally solve targeted problem.
WHO YOU ARE:
You will make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information, provide timely and effective information to others across the organization, and stage activities and schedules. You readily action new challenges, without unnecessary planning.
FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* A minimum of 2 years of related manufacturing or similar proven experience.
* Willingness and ability to work overtime and call out hours, to include weekends needed.
* Effective organization and planning skills.
* Strong analytical and technical ability to problem solve.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
* Experience using hand tools and power equipment.
* Demonstrated knowledge and ability to complete a variety of manual / technical work to include plumbing, welding, general facility maintenance, etc.
* Demonstrated mechanical competence, ability to complete machine repairs and ability to read blueprints and schematics
* Ability to perform at a high level in both a team environment and individually.
* Experience using PC and Microsoft Office.
* Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours per day or longer in overtime situations.
* Ability to lift heavy product or raw materials up to 50 pounds multiple times per hour during an 8-hour shift or longer in overtime situations to meet customer demand.??Heavy loads must be team-lifted.
* Protective Equipment is required to be worn for any hazards and is supplied by the company.
* Ability to maintain focus on safety while working in a fast-paced work environment, includes maintaining a clean and safe work area..
* Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:
* Fork truck certification
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Our Offer to You:
We recognize for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs.
At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
This philosophy is fundamental to living our company's values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.