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CNC Programmer I

Regal Rexnord · Downers Grove, IL

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a Kaizen event or continuous improvement activity you were part of, like 5S or value stream mapping. What was your role and what changed afterward?

genuine lean manufacturing participation versus just having heard the vocabulary

Tell me about a time you had to influence a team member or operator to do something your way, without having authority over them. How did it go?

ability to lead through credibility rather than title, since the posting calls this out directly

Describe the most complex part geometry you've programmed. What made it hard and how did you break the problem down?

depth of real machining experience and how they explain technical reasoning to someone outside the process

Technical

Walk me through how you'd program a complex part with multiple axes to hold very tight tolerances on a 5 axis machining center. What's your process from print to first cut?

whether they actually understand multi-axis programming workflow or are just reciting terms

Tell me about your experience with macro and sub-program variable style programming. Can you give a specific example where you used it to solve a problem?

real hands-on depth versus surface familiarity with the controls listed in the posting

Which controllers have you worked with directly, Fanuc, Okuma, Mori, Mitsubishi, or CELOS, and how did programming or editing differ between them?

breadth of actual machine exposure since the role spans several controller types

This role touches AS9100 and NADCAP requirements, especially around program libraries and revision control. What's your experience keeping documentation and revisions audit-ready?

whether they grasp the compliance discipline aerospace manufacturing demands, not just the machining itself

Which CAD/CAM software have you used, Esprit, SolidWorks, or others, and what did you rely on it for versus manual G and M code editing?

whether their software experience matches the tools this shop actually runs

How do you go about extracting and analyzing shop floor data, like cycle times or scrap rates, to decide whether a program needs to change?

data-driven decision making versus relying purely on gut feel

Situational

Describe a time a part came off the machine out of tolerance and you had to figure out whether it was the program, the setup, or the tooling. What did you do?

troubleshooting logic and whether they isolate root cause instead of guessing

A machine operator on the floor comes to you saying the program you wrote is cutting inconsistently between parts. How do you handle that conversation and the fix?

how they collaborate with shop floor associates and respond to pressure without getting defensive

You're working with minimal supervision on the 6am shift and a program you're running into a deadline needs revision. How do you prioritize and manage your time?

self-direction and time management under the fast-paced, low-supervision conditions described

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The full job description

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Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. ____________________ Aerospace Business Unit Regal Rexnord Aerospace supplies high performance spherical and cylindrical bearings, mechanical seals, gears and electrical components to commercial air transport markets. Our products are engineered to meet stringent requirements and are specified in engine systems, flight control systems, landing gear systems and airframe structures. Our global customer base includes major engine and airframe OEMs, tier suppliers and aircraft operators. Brief Description The CNC Programmer I is responsible for all CNC programs for manufacturing equipment directly impacting on the overall performance objectives for the company and compliance to AS9100 and NADCAP requirements and/or division.  This position significantly impacts Rexnord’s ability in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.  This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and is a non-exempt hourly technical position.  Working hours are 6am-2pm. Key Accountabilities • Ability to write programs that will machine complex parts to very close tolerances on multiple axes on various machining centers. • Horizontal Machining Centers including Macro, sub program and variable programming knowledge. • 4 axis lathes, 5 axis machining centers, Y axis lathes, and Vertical Machining Centers large and small • “Shop Floor” problem solving. • Kaizen participation such as SMDE, VSM, 5s, etc. • Maintain program libraries and revision status of program revisions per NADCAP requirements. • Hands-on knowledge of the programs storage and the ability to assist shop associates in uploading and downloading programs 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.” • Bachelor’s or associate degree is a plus • Minimum 2 years of CNC Machining experience is required • Minimum 2 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment • Ability to extract critical data and analyze data to make informed business decisions • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt a plus • Excellent computer skills (CAD/CAM, Auto Cad, Esprit, Solid Works, word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, etc.) • Familiar in- G and M code editing, Macro and variable style programming, multi axis function(s) and Fanuc/Okuma/ Mori/Mitsubishi and CELOS controllers • Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management • Self-starter working with little direct supervision • Team orientated with the ability to influence others without authority In addition to gaining invaluable experience and having the opportunity to grow, you will be rewarded with: • Competitive Hourly Wage ($31-37/hr) • 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 Internal Associates must sign into Home - Workday enter Browse Jobs in the search bar, click on Browse Jobs, then sort by location, 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, no PIP’s, disciplinary issues or warnings in the last 12 months. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Minority/Veteran/Disable 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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