CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines) Technician

Job Description Job Title: CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines) Technician Job Location: Aiken, SC Working Pattern: (Full Time) Working Shift – 1st Shift – Monday through Thursday, 5:15am to 4:15pm. We are offering a $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 Wenzel Measuring Machine Operator operates and monitors coordinate measuring machines (CMM) in crankcase manufacturing, focusing on safely running existing measurement programs, ensuring part quality and supporting production as a confident operator of existing programs. With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to: Operate and monitor the Wenzel coordinate measuring machine during production, loading and executing existing measuring programs Perform dimensional, form, and position (GD&T) tolerance checks on crankcase components according to drawing specifications, including geometries, positions, and surface characteristics, and perform in-process inspections during ongoing series production, ensuring correct setup and alignment of parts. Interpret measurement results, identify deviations or out-of-tolerance conditions, perform root cause analysis, and initiate and track corrective actions. Read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and measurement specifications, and work with standard hand and electronic measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges. Manage, care for, maintain, and monitor test and measuring equipment, with SAP support, and maintain measurement documentation and report results Support production with quality questions, sampling, and process approvals, and collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams. Keep the team informed, maintain cleanliness, order, and safety, support troubleshooting of basic machine or measurement issues, reduce non-value-added work, perform special projects as required, and promote a compliance culture in line with the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct. Position Requirements: Completed vocational training as an industrial mechanic, tool mechanic, OR A comparable 3.5-year technical apprenticeship in a metalworking field; OR Completion of an apprenticeship, or training program, OR 3 years of experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial tooling in a heavy-duty machining environment. 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: Basic ability to operate a coordinate measuring machine (Wenzel preferred) and to run and monitor existing measuring programs safely; confident handling of hand and electronic measuring instruments. Focus on basic machine operation rather than full independent programming, with full programming capability developed on the job over time; AUKOM Level 1 and Level 2 and Quartis Basic and Advanced are target qualifications, completed on the job if not already held. Basic understanding of measurement processes, coordinate systems, machine axes, and alignment; ability to read blueprints, GD&T, angles, directions, and part orientation; basic ability to inspect surface roughness and contours (profilometer and contracer); and basic knowledge of OSHA safety requirements. Strong quality and responsibility awareness with a structured, independent way of working; good interpersonal, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills; proficiency with a PC and MS Office; flexibility and willingness to pursue further qualification and deployment at additional inspection or production equipment; willingness to work shift work, currently two and potentially three shifts, and occasional weekends, plus overtime; and the ability to lift, push, and pull weights in the 20-60 lb range. Work Conditions: 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. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation program aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. What we offer We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Job Posting Date 07 Jul 2026; 00:07 Pay Range $27.57 - $41.35-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, and employment type. 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. At the heart of our business is the unrivalled dedication and technical expertise of our people. To support them we provide an environment of caring and belonging where everyone is themselves and supports each other. Discover how you can contribute your unique skills to our dynamic team. We invite you to keep track of any applications and explore our exciting career opportunities. Thank you for considering a rewarding career with us where your talent and passion matter. 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