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Cell Associate/Assembler (2nd Shift)

Regal Rexnord · Marengo, IL

Posted Aug 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to assemble a part exactly to print, but something on the shop floor made it hard to follow the standard work exactly as written. What did you do?

whether the candidate follows documented procedure rather than improvising when work gets awkward

Give me an example of a time you had to hit a production rate or deadline and something slowed you down. How did you handle it?

ability to work within tact time pressure without cutting corners

Tell me about a job where you had to keep your work area organized and clean as part of the job itself, not just as an afterthought.

real experience with 5S or similar discipline versus lip service

Describe a time you had to communicate a problem with a part or process to another shift or another facility. How did you make sure the message actually got through?

communication habits given the job's explicit daily coordination across shifts and sites

Overtime here can include occasional weekends. Tell me about your availability and how you've handled unpredictable schedule demands in past jobs.

flexibility and reliability around the actual scheduling needs of the role

Tell me about a time a coworker was struggling to keep pace in the cell. Did you say or do anything?

team orientation in a cell-based production environment where output depends on the group

Technical

Walk me through how you would use a micrometer and thread gauge to check a ball nut component against a print. What are you actually looking for?

hands-on familiarity with precision inspection tools, not just having heard of them

How would you figure out a rate or a percentage if you needed to know how many parts per hour you're running against a target?

basic math fluency needed for production tracking, not just stated comfort with numbers

This role involves hand tools, debur equipment, an engraver, saws, a buffer and an overhead hoist. Which of these have you actually operated, and where did you learn them?

honest inventory of hands-on equipment experience versus willingness to be trained

Situational

Say you're partway through a batch on second shift and you notice a measurement is drifting slightly out of spec. What do you do next?

whether they escalate and stop instead of pushing bad parts through to hit tact time

If you're given a manufacturing instruction that seems to contradict what a coworker tells you verbally, which do you follow and why?

respect for documented process over informal shortcuts

If you noticed a safety issue, say oil pooling near a walkway or a guard missing on a machine, what would you do in the moment?

safety instincts and whether they act immediately versus waiting to be told

How do you feel about being on your feet for a full shift, lifting up to 60 pounds, and repetitive bending, twisting and reaching? Have you done that kind of physical work before?

realistic self-assessment of physical demands versus overselling stamina

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The full job description

As published by Regal Rexnord.

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. ____________________ SUMMARY This position is responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction with on-time delivery requirements by providing assembly operations per standard work procedures and within the required tact time.  Responsible for performing assembly or non-CNC operations according to Standard Work Documentation, Manufacturing Instructions and Quality Plans in the cell. Assembles ball nuts, operates small hand tools for debur operation, engraver, as needed to complete operations. May use saws, straightener, buffer, and overhead hoist.  Daily communication with the team and other facilities is required.  Comply with all environmental, health and safety regulations. The work area must comply with 5S requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS • Ability to read, follow and understand prints, MI’s and QP’s to accomplish the assigned task. • Required to exhibit the ability to read and follow work instructions both written and verbal. • Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of work situations. • Use of inspection equipment to include, but not limited to:  Micrometers, pitch micrometers, indicator micrometers, calipers, indicators, thread gauges, length gages, and tape measures • The ability to perform basic math calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.  • Must be able to compute rate, ratio and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs. • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds DESIRED SKILLS • Good planning, organizing and   communication                 • The ability to multi-task and be a team   player.    • Good reading and   comprehension.                                           • The ability to work long periods standing up; lift and manipulate heavy loads (up to 60 lbs); • Twist, turn, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach and walk repetitively, and work with oils, coolants and lubricants.  • Must be willing to work overtime, which may include occasional weekends. Expected Hourly Rate: $18.00 Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a “U.S. Person”, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position Benefits • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage • Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) • Paid Time Off and Holidays • 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance • Paid Leaves • Tuition Assistance About Regal Rexnord Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters Notification to Agencies : Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

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