Maintenance Technician

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.


* 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 c...