CMM; Coordinate Measuring Machines Technician

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines) Technician

Location: Aiken, SC

Working Pattern: Full Time, 1st Shift – Monday through Thursday, 5:15am to 4:15pm.

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.

• 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.

• Completed vocational training as an industrial mechanic, tool mechanic, or comparable technical apprenticeship.
• 3.5‑year technical apprenticeship in a metalworking field; or completion of an apprenticeship or training program.
• 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.

• 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 caliper); 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.

Specific vision abilities required 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.

We offer a competitive salary, a $3,000 sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, and a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan, health, dental, vision, disability, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, 401(k) with company match, Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, paid holidays, parental and family care leave, tuition reimbursement, and long‑term incentive plan.

Pay Range: $27.57 – $41.35 hourly.

Rolls‑Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.