CNC Machine Operator

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Aiken, SC, is seeking a CNC (Numerical Control) Machine Operator for the Day Shift. You will work on line boring and Burkhardt & Weber machining centers, advancing from line boring entry to CNC tasks with increasing responsibility and pay.

The role requires entry-level machining qualifications and strong quality awareness, with a schedule Monday–Thursday, 5:45am–4:15pm. A sign-on bonus and relocation benefits are offered to support your transition.

Qualifications

• Entry-level line boring: vocational training or equivalent.
• CNC experience on B&W machines; Sinumerik One knowledge preferred.
• Shift: 1st Shift – Mon–Thu, 5:45am–4:15pm.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and machine crankcases on line boring and B&W machines per specs.
• Bore and align bearing alleys and bores; re-bore as needed.
• Clamp, reclamp, and unclamp crankcases; monitor and adjust process.
• Monitor, change, and adjust tools.
• Study instructions to determine dimensions, sequences, and tooling requirements.

Skills

CNC operation

Sinumerik One

Machining experience

Education

Vocational training certificate

Associate's Degree

3.5-year apprenticeship

Tools

Burkhardt & Weber machining centers

Conventional boring mill

Sinumerik One control system

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: CNC (Numerical Control) Machine Operator-Day Shift

Aiken, SC

Job Title: CNC (Numerical Control) Machine Operator-Day Shift

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

Working Location: Aiken, SC

We are offering a $3,000 Sign on Bonus and relocation benefits

Global Grade Level: 61

Why join Rolls-Royce?

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 Rolls-Royce, 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 opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

The CNC Operator runs the 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 as the entry point, which needs no prior CNC experience, and grows into CNC machining on the Burkhardt & Weber (B&W) machines, with responsibility and pay increasing as operators progress.

What you will be doing:

• Set up and machine crankcases according to specifications, routings, control plans, and drawings, on the line boring machine and, at the advanced level, on the 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

Basic 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
• Shift: (Full Time) Working Shift – 1st Shift – Monday through Thursday, 5:45am to 4:15pm.
• All levels: 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. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Preferred Requirements

• Experience operating Burkhardt & Weber (B&W) machining centers
• Knowledge of Sinumerik One control system would be particularly advantageous
• Several years of experience on a conventional boring mill (e.g., Collet) would be an advantage
• 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:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand; sit; use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, parts, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to balance and climb; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee 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 by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee may also be exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Job Posting Date

20 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range

$25.11 - $37.67-Hourly

Location

Aiken, SC

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• a flexible spending account
• a health savings account
• a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• specific paid holidays
• paid parental and family care leave
• tuition reimbursement
• and a long-term incentive plan