CNC Machine Operator

At Rolls-Royce, we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress—powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere. By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity to deliver real impact that puts safety first. You’ll be given responsibility and the chance to grow in our high-performance culture, contributing to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

About the role

The CNC Operator runs machining centers in crankcase manufacturing, machining crankcases to exact specifications with in-process quality assurance. The role offers a clear development path: it starts with line boring (no prior CNC experience required) and grows into CNC machining on Burkhardt & Weber (B&W) machines, with increasing responsibility and pay as operators progress.

Responsibilities

• Set up and machine crankcases according to specifications, routings, control plans, and drawings on the line boring machine and, at the advanced level, on Burkhardt & Weber (B&W) machining centers with Sinumerik One control system
• Bore and align the bearing alleys of the crankcase, including the camshaft and crankshaft bores, re-boring as required to achieve precise alignment
• Clamp, reclamp, and unclamp crankcases; monitor the process and correct as necessary
• Monitor, change, correct, and adjust tools as required
• Study machining instructions, routings, control plans, job orders, and blueprints to determine dimensional and finish specifications, sequences of operations, machine setups, and tooling requirements

Requirements

• Entry level, line boring: Completed vocational training as a machine and plant operator or a comparable qualification, or a U.S. equivalent such as a mechanical or machining trade school certificate, an Associate's Degree, or relevant hands-on experience in a machining environment
• Direct work as CNC Operator on the B&W machines: Completed vocational training as an industrial mechanic specializing in production technology, or a comparable 3.5-year apprenticeship in a metalworking profession, or 2 years of trade school or an equivalent Associate's Degree, or 3 years of experience in a heavy-duty machining environment; several years of experience operating NC-controlled machining centers; and knowledge of Sinumerik One control system
• Strong quality awareness and a high sense of responsibility
• Physically resilient, reliable, and committed
• Willingness to work shifts and occasional weekends, and the ability to work overtime as needed
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating Burkhardt & Weber (B&W) machining centers
• Knowledge of Sinumerik One control system
• Several years of experience on a conventional boring mill (e.g., Collet)
• Experience machining crankcases or large cast components
• Intermediate knowledge of CNC controls, machines, and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Mental & Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects/tools/parts/controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to balance, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• May be exposed to various elements, though none present to an uncomfortable extent

Schedule

1st Shift – Monday through Thursday, 5:45am to 4:15pm (Full Time)

Pay

$25.11 - $37.67 per hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Paid parental and family care leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long-term incentive plan
• $3,000 sign-on bonus and relocation benefits

This role is based in Aiken, SC. Rolls-Royce Power Systems provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under the mtu brand, developing drive and power generation solutions through digitalization and electrification to meet societal demands for energy and mobility.