CNC (Numerical Control) Machine Operator - Offshift

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Aiken, SC is seeking a CNC (Numerical Control) Machine Operator for the off-shift (Sunday-Wednesday, 7:30pm-6:00am). You will run crankcase machining centers, starting with line boring and advancing to Burkhardt & Weber machines with Sinumerik One control.

This full-time role offers a sign-on bonus of $3,000 and relocation benefits, plus a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for skill growth within our Power Systems team.

Qualifications

• Entry level, line boring: vocational training or equivalent
• CNC Operator experience on B&W machines desired; Sinumerik One knowledge helpful
• Strong quality awareness and reliability; willingness to work shifts/weekends
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Set up and machine crankcases on line boring and on B&W centers
• Bore and align crankcase bearings and bores; re-borings as needed
• Clamp/re-clamp/monitor processes; adjust tools as required
• Study instructions and drawings to determine specs, sequences, tooling
• Select tools/materials for crankcase components
• Operate basic and specialized machines for precision machining
• Fine-tune CNC programs for tool life and sequencing
• Observe machines to detect dull tools or vibrations and adjust

Skills

Line boring operation

CNC machining

Quality awareness

Shift work

Education

Vocational training as machine and plant operator

2–3 year industrial/mechanical apprenticeship

Associate's Degree (machining)

Tools

Sinumerik One control system

Burkhardt & Weber (B&W) machining centers

Job description

Job Title

CNC (Numerical Control) Machine Operator - Off Shift

Location

Aiken, SC

Job Description

Full-time position: Working Shift – Off-Shift – Sunday -Wednesday, 7:30pm to 6:00am.

Sign on Bonus & relocation benefits

$3,000 Sign on Bonus and relocation benefits

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce, we take pride in being a business that has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world and remain dedicated to driving progress forward; powering, safeguarding, and connecting people across the globe. Joining Rolls-Royce means you will work on innovative, world-class engineering solutions, supported by a culture that values inclusion, creativity, and your ongoing professional development.

Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.

Power Systems is one of three core businesses within Rolls‑Royce, alongside Civil Aerospace and Defence. This role sits within our Power Systems business in North America, where we deliver world-class solutions that power critical infrastructure across energy, industrial, marine, and defense sectors.

North America is a key growth market for our Power Systems business, driven by increasing demand for resilient energy solutions, data center expansion, and the transition to more sustainable power. As we continue to invest and expand across the region, our teams are at the forefront of this growth, advancing innovative technologies and shaping the future of reliable, sustainable power.

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.

Key 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 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
• Select the appropriate tools and materials for the preparation of crankcase components
• Set up, adjust, and operate the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations
• Perform fine-tuning through sample cuts and optimize the CNC program with regard to tool durability, collision prevention, and program sequencing
• Observe machine operation to detect conditions such as dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust to compensate

Position 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
• 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 Qualifications

• 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

Work Environment

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Daily work is performed in a durable goods manufacturing environment
• 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

What We Offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits.

Benefits

• Bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts
• Rolls‑Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
• 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
• a long‑term incentive plan

Job Posting Date

12 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range

$21.60 - $32.40-Hourly

Business Unit

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls‑Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus 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 clean and technologically‑advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.