Foundry Operator - 1st Shift

Job Title: Foundry Operator-1st Shift - (6:00am to 2:30 pm) Monday-Friday

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working location: Pascagoula, MS

As a 1st Shift Foundry Operator for Rolls-Royce, you will have the opportunity work in one of the most unique foundry environments in North America. We work hands on with the newest foundry technology to produce extraordinarily large propeller castings that are critical to our customer's ability to operate.

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.

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.

Rolls-Royce has entered into an agreement to divest a portion of our business to Fairbanks Morse Defense. As part of this agreement, the role you are applying for will transition to Fairbanks Morse Defense after the closing of the transaction, expected mid-year 2025.

What you will be doing:

With this attractive opportunity you will get support the overall positive progression of the Foundry working directly with the on shift Team Leader.For this role, you must be able to work from heights using lifts with required safety equipment and PPE. Please note, overtime is determined by business needs.

Key Accountabilities:

• Understand and utilize established standard operating procedures to perform molding, melting, furnace and ladle lining, pouring, shake out of propellers and C.P. propeller blades using a variety of foundry equipment; i.e. sand mixers, vibrators, riser saw, furnaces, cranes, forklifts, etc. Training will be provided as needed
• Perform all duties to the highest quality standards and within the allotted time or budget by Maintaining efficiency while achieving overall schedule.
• Invoke prescribed safety rules and regulations. Report to supervision any unsafe conditions that they may become aware of . Must wear or use all company required safety equipment
• Assist in the training of Level 1 foundry workers as required
• Notify supervision of needed tooling, material or problems within the foundry operation during transfer of key concerns from shift to shift and summary report to the Foundry Manager.
• Maintain tooling equipment and cleanliness of assigned work areas, etc.

Basic Requirements:

• Associate Degree + 1 year experience in a manufacturing or general labor industry OR;
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) with 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing or general labor industry
• Hands on technician executing the operations technical/specific casting job needs to include (Job Folder adherence, drawing/BOM reading and understanding, Changepoint Management).
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship

Preferred Requirements:

• Crane Certified or ability to earn certification within 6 months of accepting the position
• Welder Experience
• Fabrication Experience

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 role.

Closing Date: May 14, 2025

Salary Grade:
USA-61

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.