Machinst/Production Operator

Job Title: Machinist/Production Operator

Working Pattern:  Onsite

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

As a Machinist/Machine Operator for Rolls-Royce, you will operate a variety of equipment:  turning, grinding, milling, welding. Use a variety of precision measuring instruments, inspect in process or finished parts and feature characteristics as well as manufacturing methods to blueprint specifications.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

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.

Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.

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.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

What you will be doing:

Here you’ll have the opportunity to work on the following:

• Perform all duties to the highest quality standards and within the allotted time or budget while adhering to prescribed safety rules and regulations
• Setting machine origins, loading automated cells and running production in accordance with the written set-up instructions
• Working and inspecting product to machined dimensions and maintain close tolerances and correlated dimensions with a high demand for squareness, concentricity, finish and parallelism
• Setting and loading all tools in conjunction with set-up instructions to complete assigned jobs while maintaining safety and asset care throughout your work day
• Will lift up to 30 lbs; carry and visually inspect parts; perform repetitive motions, stand and perform basic math  
• Will be responsible for operating multiple types of machines or processes
• Will work assigned shifts. Shift differential is available for afternoon and evening shifts.

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 behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED (General Education Diploma) and minimum of 1 years of machining, manufacturing, production, assembly or aviation experience
• In lieu of 1 year of experience, a completed associate's degree or a qualified certification program in a manufacturing, machining or related field 
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• CNC experience
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing practices

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Relocation Assistance is not available for this position.

Shift premium available for afternoon and midnight shifts

Job Posting Expires: 4/30/26

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.