CNC Machine Operator / Night Shift

Rolls-Royce; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 50,346,000 - 75,561,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is hiring a CNC Machine Operator for the night shift in Aiken, SC. The role starts with line boring and progresses to Burkhardt & Weber machining centers using Sinumerik One control.

The candidate will set up crankcase machining, bore/alignment, and tool adjustments, with a clear development path in a high-performance manufacturing culture.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training as a machine and plant operator or equivalent in the U.S. (e.g., trade school certificate, associate degree)
• Direct CNC operator experience on Burkhardt & Weber (B&W) machines and NC-controlled centers with Sinumerik One knowledge
• 2–3+ years in heavy machining environments or related coursework/apprenticeship
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Set up and machine crankcases on line boring and B&W machines per specs
• Bore and align camshaft/crankshaft bores and re-bore as needed
• Clamp, reclamp, and unclamp crankcases; monitor and adjust process
• Monitor and adjust tools; follow routings and blueprints
• Study instructions to determine operations, tooling, and sequences

Skills

Line boring

Crankcase machining

Sinumerik One knowledge

NC machining centers experience

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Vocational training as machine and plant operator

Associate's Degree

3.5-year apprenticeship in metalworking

Tools

Burkhardt & Weber (B&W) machining centers

Sinumerik One control system

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: CNC Machine Operator/Night Shift

Working Pattern: Full Time - Off Shift - Sunday-Wednesday 7:30pm-6:00am

Working Location: Aiken, SC

“Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.”

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

Global Grade/Level: 60

Why 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.

• 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

Mental & Physical Requirements:

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.

Closing Date: 8/17/2026

Job Category

Factory Staff

Job Posting Date

12 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range

$17.58 - $26.37-Hourly

Location:

Aiken, SC

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including 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; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.