Job Description

Surface Prep Technician – 1st Shift

Walpole, MA

As the Surface Prep Technician – 1st Shift for Rolls-Royce, you will be responsible for performing various manufacturing processes in one or more areas, including: grinding, gaging and buffing propulsion blades, preparing blades for final inspection, multiple levels of packaging for blades including preparing the packaging and crating.  Support processes with loading and unloading components from machines, fixtures and lifting fixtures.

Innovate & Power the World
 

To ensure we continue to be pioneers of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 16,500 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars’ worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialization, we also offer freedom to cross-specialize and develop skills across a number of different areas.

 

At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer, and more competitive power. We pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet.

We're at the forefront of innovation and experience in the Marine sector, and our product portfolio ranges from standalone products to complex integrated systems including ship design. A leading provider of propulsion and handling solutions for the maritime offshore, merchant and naval markets, we have more than 4,000 customers, with 70 naval forces and over 30,000 commercial vessels using our equipment.

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

Key Accountabilities:

Perform manufacturing processes such as cleaning propulsion Blades and internal components ready for inspectionPerform packaging of and prepare equipment and/or toolingEnsure full utilization of all equipment whilst following  health, safety and environmental procedures and regulationsShow demonstrable team working skills for achieving targets and assisting with continuous improvement projectsShow ability to lift engine components weighing up to approximately 50 poundsHave no allergic reaction to chemicals or materials used in performing related tasks

Basic Requirements:

High School Diploma with 2+ years prior experience in a lean/precision manufacturing environmentExperience with Microsoft Office Suite productsIn order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship

Preferred Requirements:

Prior experience working with precision measuring tools, including Micrometres, Indicators etc.

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Our People are our Power

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Closing Date: February 21, 2025

Job CategoryFactory Staff
Job Posting Date14 Feb 2025; 00:02
Pay Range$24.80 - $31.00/hr.-Hourly

Location:

Walpole, MA

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.