Manufacturing Services Technician IV

Rolls-Royce plc; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Cypress, CA seeks a Manufacturing Services Technician IV for onsite 1st shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM). The senior technician will lead maintenance activities, coordinate daily tasks, and drive equipment reliability across the facility.

You will troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment, interpret schematics, and manage contractor activities with OEMs. A related diploma with 4+ years’ maintenance experience is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 4+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, OR Associate’s degree with 3+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident required for consideration.
• Experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Manufacturing Services activities for first shift and provide technical guidance to the team.
• Coordinate work assignments and prioritize equipment repairs based on production needs.
• Manage CMMS activities including work orders, assignments, prioritization, documentation, and closure.
• Ensure timely execution and closure of corrective and preventive maintenance work orders.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex manufacturing equipment, vacuum systems, and PLC-controlled machinery.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and vacuum schematics.
• Coordinate with OEMs and vendors for technical support and contractor activities.
• Source and procure replacement parts and manage critical spares inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC diagnostics

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Job Title: Manufacturing Services Technician IV Working Pattern: Onsite – 1st shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) Working Location: Cypress, CA Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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 Manufacturing Services Technician IV is the senior technical resource for Manufacturing Services on 1st shift. You will provide technical leadership, coordinate daily maintenance activities, ensures execution of corrective and preventive maintenance, manages contractors, and drives equipment reliability across the facility. Serves as the primary liaison between technicians, production leadership, engineering, OEMs, and vendors to ensure manufacturing equipment remains safe, reliable, and available to support production.

What you will be doing:

• Lead daily Manufacturing Services activities for first shift while providing technical guidance to the team.
• Coordinate work assignments and prioritize equipment repairs based on production needs.
• Manage CMMS activities including work order creation, assignment, prioritization, documentation (permits), and closure
• Ensure timely execution and closure of corrective and preventive maintenance work orders.
• Ensure team compliance with work order execution standards and maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment, vacuum systems, electrical systems, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and vacuum schematics.
• Serve as the primary contact for OEM technical support and coordinate contractor activities.
• Manage contractor work including scheduling, permits, scope of work, safety expectations, and quality of execution.
• Source and procure replacement parts and maintain critical spare parts inventory.
• Communicate equipment status, risks, and priorities to production and site leadership.
• Develop and improve maintenance processes to increase equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Mentor and develop level one through three Manufacturing Services Technicians.

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent or GED (General Educational Development) with 4+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, OR Associate’s degree with 3+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, word, Excel, and Outlook)
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident

Preferred Requirements:

• Supporting aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Root cause analysis (RCA), or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting industrial vacuum systems.
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also functioning effectively within a team.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Ability to create accurate shift reports and communicate equipment status effectively.
• Experience contacting OEMs for technical support.
• Knowledge of sourcing and ordering replacement parts and critical spares.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience up to 240V.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, including basic troubleshooting and diagnostics.

Mental & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to handle the physical demands of the job, including standing, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, with team assistance for heavier loads.

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.

Infinite Potential Closing date: August 27, 2026 #CLOFACT

Job Category: Factory Staff

Job Posting Date: 14 Aug 2026; 00:08 Pay Range $39.09 - $58.63-Hourly Location: Cypress, CA

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. Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.