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Machine Center Operator B

Regal Rexnord · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 8, 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 caught a programming error before it produced bad parts. How did you spot it and what did you do?

attention to detail and whether they proactively verify programs instead of trusting them blindly

Describe a time you had to adjust or edit a program on the fly to fix an operating problem.

comfort with program editing and judgment about when it's appropriate to make changes versus escalating

Tell me about the most difficult setup you've handled and what made it hard.

actual depth of three-plus years of machining experience versus inflated claims

Give me an example of a time a machine wasn't operating safely or correctly and you had to shut it down or flag it.

safety judgment and whether they prioritize stopping problems over pushing through production

Technical

Walk me through how you'd set up a CNC machining center for a new job, starting from a blank machine.

whether the candidate actually knows the sequence of tooling, fixturing, and program loading rather than just naming parts

How do you decide what speeds and feeds to use for a new material or tooling setup?

depth of hands-on machining knowledge versus relying entirely on preset programs

What's your process for inspecting a finished part to confirm it meets the print and quality standards?

whether they treat inspection as a real step and know how to use gauges correctly

How comfortable are you doing the math for feeds, speeds, and tolerances by hand, in fractions, decimals, and percentages?

basic shop math competency required for the role

Have you operated a forklift before, and how do you handle moving heavier stock or fixtures safely around the machine?

verifying the stated physical and equipment requirements are real experience

Situational

Say you're running a job and the part dimensions start drifting out of spec halfway through the shift. What do you check first?

troubleshooting logic and whether they know the common causes of dimensional drift like tool wear or thermal growth

If a new operator on the line asked you to walk them through a tricky setup, how would you explain it so they actually understood it, not just watched you do it?

ability to train and guide others, which the job explicitly requires

How do you handle a situation where you notice a tooling or process improvement that isn't in the standard procedure?

willingness to speak up and recommend improvements versus just following instructions silently

Tell me about a time your machine setup didn't match the fixture or work-holding as expected. How did you resolve it?

practical problem-solving under real shop-floor conditions rather than textbook answers

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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 PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Machining Center Operator sets up, adjusts, operates and proves out the programming for numerically controlled machining centers for mass production of machined parts in accordance with manufacturing and quality standards and meeting customer specifications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following, other duties may be assigned. • Set up, adjust, operate and prove out programming for numerically controlled machining equipment to perform machining operations. Vary or adjust speeds, feeds, tooling, and operating sequences. • Ensure equipment operates correctly and safely.  Diagnose and correct operating, material and tooling problems, identify and correct programming errors and edit tapes notifying appropriate personnel as required.  • Arrange, mount and secure tooling; mount align and secure work holding fixtures or locate, support and change work piece as required. • Set stops and calibrate fixtures or work pieces.  Install program tapes and correlate machine positions. • Cycle machine through operation to check fixtures and work alignment, tooling sequences, clearances, speeds, feeds, etc. • Adjust machines to correct deviations from program specifications. • Recommend tooling applications and operational sequences for new or unusual machining operations. • Recommend improvements to processes and methods. • Inspect parts for adherence to quality standards. • Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures.  Comply with all quality and safety regulations. • Train and guide assisting personnel on set ups and operations.  Assist other operators the more difficult set ups and operations. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Requires 1 plus year of trades training or equivalent experience and three plus years of related machining experience. Requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percent. Requires the ability to read specifications and gauges; ability to complete standard production documentation. Requires ability to operator a forklift truck and the ability to lift to 40 lbs. 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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