RO Technician

Title: RO Technician (Reman and Overhaul)

Job Category: Production/Test

Job Level: USA 62

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Working Location: Aiken, SC.

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.

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.

What you will be doing:

• Assembly and/or disassembly of MTU and other engines, systems, and components per specification
• Inspect and evaluate components for defects such as breakage and excessive wear based on specifications and drawings
• Recommend core acceptance or rejection based on inspection and evaluation
• Inspect, operate, and test products to validate functionality and conformance to specifications
• Analyze and interpret test results obtained from inspections to diagnose equipment capabilities and next steps
• Position and align components for assembly, manually or using hoists
• Create and implement new processes, fixturing and tooling as needed
• Inspect, rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies, following guidance based on component condition using machines, power tools and hand tools
• Collect, read, and interpret disassembly and assembly blueprints and specification manuals, as well as plan disassembly, assembly or building operations
• Verify and document conformance of parts to blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers
• Operate forklifts, overhead and jib cranes safely to maneuver parts or equipment as needed
• Perform appropriate SAP transactions for tracking and process compliance
• Support Engineering and/or Quality to submit deviation request for out-of-scope repairs
• Operate a variety of mechanical and CNC machinery including mills and lathes, but not limited to, Blanchard rotary surface grinder, balancing machine (turbos), crack testing equipment, Merlin injector tester and valve grinder
• Perform special projects as needed and maintain flexibility on the job by providing support in other related areas
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and comply with safety regulations to help ensure a safe working environment
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct
• Perform special projects as required.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process.

They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and two years field service, mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• “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 Requirements:

• Advanced operational ability and skill, as demonstrated by acquiring the points associated with Skilled Based Pay Competency Level 3
• Skilled use of mechanical and electrical hand tools
• Skilled use of measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems
• Knowledge in technical language and engineering terminology
• Knowledge in the practical principles of electronics, physics, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Good factory representation, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational, planning and follow up skills
• Good analytical and creative problem-solving skills when problems are very complex
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good knowledge in the physical properties of fuels, coolants, lubricants, and oils
• Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lbs. range
• Ability to use a PC and MS Office Suite
• Experience with MTU engines and electronics
• Experience in a large engine service industry
• Experience in operating forklift trucks
• Experience in rigging of weights up to 5 tons
• Experience in report and service letter writing

Work Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand; sit, use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, parts, or controls reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to balance and climb; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  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.

Benefits

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.