Tool Management Technician (Tool Setter) - Off Shift

Rolls-Royce•Aiken, SC

1d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is part of the Power Systems business within Rolls-Royce North America, which delivers world-class solutions for energy, industrial, marine, and defense sectors. The company is recognized as a top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025.

Requirements

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.
Off-Shift hours are 7:30pm to 6:00am, Monday night through Thursday night.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.