Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift
Emerson · Aiken, SC
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- Technician
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- Reliability
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- Industrial
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A technician-level reliability role at Emerson (industrial) in Aiken, SC. , Your Responsibilities Will Be.
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- Lean, Kaizen, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2478 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
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- Experience asked
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Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 48%
- PLC 37%
- ✓ Welding 32%
- EHS / safety 30%
- Root cause 22%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Who You Are
You take action to solve problems and identify practical solutions. You build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively with others to achieve shared goals. You adapt to changing priorities, embrace continuous learning, and maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
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If you are a Maintenance Technician professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this role, you will support facility and production operations by performing preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, troubleshooting, general facility maintenance, and continuous improvement activities while helping maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
Will Be
- •Perform preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.
- •Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, equipment, building, and facility-related issues, including plumbing, lighting, and other general facility maintenance needs.
- •Complete plumbing, carpentry, welding, general facility maintenance, and related maintenance tasks as needed.
- •Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
- •Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- •Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- •Participate in Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- •Recommend equipment and process improvements.
- •Maintain maintenance records and utilize required computer systems.
- •Collaborate across teams to support operational goals.
For This Role, You Will Need
- •High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- •Experience using hand and power tools.
- •Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- •Ability to perform maintenance work such as plumbing, carpentry, welding, or mechanical repair.
- •Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
- •Basic computer skills.
- •Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- •Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
That Set You Apart
- •Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or maintenance environment.
- •Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
- •Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
- •Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.
- •Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
- •Ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, including team lifting when required.
- •Work is performed in a manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to noise, heat, machinery, and other conditions requiring PPE.
Physical
and Work Environment
- •Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
- •Ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, including team lifting when required.
- •Work is performed in a manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to noise, heat, machinery, and other conditions requiring PPE.
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.
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.
