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CNC Machinist I, 3rd shift

Regal Rexnord · Downers Grove, IL

Posted Feb 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to hold a tight tolerance and the part kept coming out just outside spec. What did you do?

problem-solving process and whether they escalate or quietly fudge results

Tell me about a time you caught a quality problem in your own work before anyone else noticed.

self-inspection habits and honesty about mistakes

Tell me about a time you had to run more than one machine at once or bounce between departments during a shift.

ability to multitask and stay organized without dropping quality

How do you make sure your attendance stays solid, especially with an overnight schedule that can be rough on sleep and family life?

realistic self-awareness about third-shift reliability, which the posting explicitly flags as important

Technical

Walk me through how you set up a job on a CNC lathe or mill from a blueprint and setup sheet you've never seen before.

whether the candidate can actually translate paper documentation into a correct machine setup without hand-holding

How do you go about inserting and securing tooling in a machine turret, and what do you check before you hit cycle start?

real hands-on familiarity versus memorized terminology

What's involved in machining or re-cutting chuck jaws, and when would you decide it's necessary?

depth of practical machining knowledge beyond button-pushing

What minor programming adjustments have you made on the fly, and how did you know it was okay to change them yourself versus calling someone?

knowing the boundary between authorized tweaks and needing engineering sign-off

How comfortable are you entering data into an ERP system, and have you used one before to log production or quality info?

basic digital literacy for required documentation tasks

Walk me through how you'd read a blueprint that has both a critical tolerance callout and a general tolerance note. Which one wins and why?

basic blueprint literacy and math fundamentals needed for the machinist aptitude test

Situational

Say you're mid-run and you notice the program someone else uploaded doesn't match the current setup card. What do you do?

judgment under ambiguity and respect for documentation and safety before improvising

You're asked to inspect a coworker's parts and you find some that don't meet spec. How do you handle that conversation?

comfort with peer accountability and diplomacy on a shift floor

It's 2 a.m., you're the only machinist on that line, and a machine throws an alarm you don't recognize. What do you do first?

safe troubleshooting instincts and knowing when to stop rather than push through

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The full job description

As published by Regal Rexnord.

Hiring ASAP - Start New Job in the New Year with a Great Company! www.regalrexnord.com  and upload a current resume. Come fly with Regal Rexnord and watch your career soar! Join the winning team with a company that offers excellent opportunities to grow your career. Based on experience we will offer $24.00-$30.00/Hr., along with a very competitive benefit package, including 401(k) with a match, that starts day one. We are located in a state of the art, climate-controlled building. Regal Rexnord’s Aerospace and Defense business is on an upward trajectory, we are rapidly growing, and we have opportunities to add new team members. Are you interested in joining a growing team with a fantastic culture that is offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus. Win! Key Accountabilities · Work from process sheets, blueprints, setup sheets, setup cards, machine status boards, and verbal as well as written instructions. · Machine and install or re-cut chuck jaws as required. · Insert and secure tooling in machine turrets and preform machine set ups. · Download and upload programs into machine and make minor programming adjustments as needed. · Operate different types of computerized numerical controls to manufacture a finished machined product by performing a wide range of machining operations within tight tolerances. · Inspect own work for correct dimensions and ensure that company quality and quantity standards are maintained and complete required documentation. Will be required to inspect the work of other machinists. · May be required to operate multiple machines and rotating departments. · Enters data into ERP system. · Load and unload component piece parts with weights up to 25 lbs · Other duties as assigned. Qualifications “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.” · Previous experience and demonstrated proficiency in operating CNC lathe, CNC mill machines, or resistance spot welder (any combination of two machines), with intermediate knowledge and experience with setting up machines. · Requires a high school education or equivalent experience. · Must be reliable with minimal call-offs during the year, we value and expect good attendance · Minimum of 2 years of related experience, and knowledge of machining principles and methods for computer numerical controlled machine tools required · Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. · Must be able to read and interpret work instructions and blueprints in English. · External candidates will be required to pass a Machinist test which measures mechanical aptitude. Compensation Based on Experience / Skills: $24.00 to $30.00/hr. Rewards Matching 401(k) contribution Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care) & Health Savings Accounts Critical illness and Accident Insurance, as well as Life Insurance, and an EAP Educational Reimbursement How To Apply External Associates please apply at www.regalrexnord.com  and upload current resume. Internal Associates must sign into career site www.regalrexnord.com , click Workday Login, enter Username / Password you created then apply and upload a current resume. Regal Rexnord associates must be in good standing for consideration for job openings. This includes satisfactory or above ratings in job performance and no corrective actions, PIP’s, disciplinary issues or warnings in the last 12 months. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Minority/Veteran/Disabled 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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