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Finishing Operator C

Regal Rexnord · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a job where you had to follow written instructions or routing sheets exactly.

What they are checking: Whether they are careful about following procedures, which protects quality on precision parts.

This work can be repetitive. How do you stay focused and keep quality high through a whole shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay consistent and careful during repetitive tasks where mistakes come from boredom.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they own their mistakes and speak up, which matters when bad parts can reach customers.

What would you do

You notice a gear coming to you from the prior operation has a defect. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will report problems to a lead or supervisor instead of passing them on or hiding them.

Your supervisor gives you instructions out loud that seem different from the routing sheet. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask questions to clear up confusion instead of guessing on precision parts.

How do you feel about running more than one type of machine depending on what's assigned that day?

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible and willing to learn different tasks as the work changes.

About the work

Have you used hand tools like files, burring knives or wire brushes to finish metal parts? Tell me about it.

What they are checking: Whether they have basic hands-on experience or show they can learn deburring work safely.

How do you read a micrometer, and when would you use one on this job?

What they are checking: Whether they can measure parts accurately, which the posting lists as part of setting up and checking work.

What safety habits do you follow when using machines like a burring lathe, sand blaster or wire brush?

What they are checking: Whether they take machine safety seriously and know the basics of PPE and guarding.

Why is it important to stamp the right part number and finish your paperwork for every part?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that traceability matters and treat paperwork as part of the job.

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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. ____________________ Job Description JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: Under the direction of the supervisor, the Finishing Operator sets up and operates various simple machine tools and hand power tools as assigned to deburr and/or finish machined gears, shafts and related parts to meet company quality standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following, other duties may be assigned. • Following established procedures, use various hand tools such as files, burring knifes, and brushes to remove burrs, excess metal, surface imperfections, and any other noted imperfections. • Read machining instructions or routing sheets and follow oral instructions to set up burring machines. Operating sequence and necessary tools are provided. • Operate burring lathe, sand blaster, parts washer, wire brush, burring machines and rounder as assigned; make standard adjustments as needed. • Engrave and stamp part numbers on gears, shafts and related parts. • Use micrometers and various precision measuring equipment to set up and check work. Examine and feel surface of work piece for defects. • Notify a supervisor or lead Person of any deviations in product quality from prior operations. • Process all necessary documentation and paperwork for parts completed. • Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures. Comply with all quality and safety regulations. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. 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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