Job Title: Tool Management Technician (Tool Setter)-Off Shift
Job Location: Aiken, SC
Working Pattern: (Full Time) Day Shift
Job Level: USA 61:
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.
Job Summary:
The Tool Management Technician prepares presets, assembles, and provides tools and fixtures for the CNC and conventional machining centers in the crankcase manufacturing area.
The role focuses on accurate tool presetting and assembly, tool crib and inventory management, and supporting machine operators to keep production running reliably.
What you will be doing:
With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:
- Adjust and align tools and modify systems on pre-set equipment according to machining specifications
- Set and change specialty and standard tools in machining centers, for example MAPAL reamers from single diameter to multi-diameter, as well as standard tooling systems
- Preset and measure tools on a tool presetting device, record the values on the data carrier, and set and verify tool coding where applicable
- Assemble and reassemble new tools, re-worked tools, and prototype tools for tool crib operations, and compile workpiece-related tool sets ready for pickup
- Prepare and set up fixtures according to fixture drawings, check and set new fixtures, and document zero points in the setup sheet
- Assess tooling re-work capability based on tooling attributes and machining requirements
- Verify the quality of tooling by inspecting it, comparing it to templates, measuring its dimensions, or testing it.
Position Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED and completion of an apprenticeship or training program, or 3 years of previous experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial tooling management 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:
- Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance
- Ability to obtain appropriate hoists and power vehicle licenses (Flatbed, Hi-Lo, & Mule) when necessary.
- Basic knowledge of a variety of machines and tools such as measuring devices, power tools, taps or dies, and hoists, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of inventory control systems, manufacturing and production processes, raw materials, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of goods.
- Intermediate mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, lubrication, and repair of production machines
- Knowledge of MTU products, policies, and procedures
- Knowledge of heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturing
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.
What we offer
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Factory Staff
21 Jul 2026; 00:07
$25.11 - $37.67-Hourly
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.
