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Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

Regal Rexnord · Marengo, IL

Posted Sep 16, 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 job where you had to stand for most of your shift and keep doing repetitive tasks. How did you keep your quality up toward the end of the shift when you got tired?

whether the candidate can sustain attention and quality through physically demanding, repetitive work

Tell me about a time you had to lift or move something heavy repeatedly during a shift. How did you manage it without hurting yourself?

awareness of proper lifting technique and physical readiness for 50-60 pound loads

Tell me about a time your attendance or reliability was tested, like bad weather or a personal issue, and how you handled showing up for a shift.

track record of reliable attendance, since the job explicitly calls this out

Describe a time you worked on a team to hit a production goal. What was your specific part in getting there?

ability to work as part of a shift team rather than just individually

What does a clean, organized workstation mean to you, and how do you keep yours that way during a shift?

personal standards around housekeeping and organization on the floor

Technical

Walk me through how you'd check a part for quality if you were given a set of measuring tools and a work instruction sheet.

basic familiarity with measuring tools and ability to follow written inspection steps

Have you ever worked with oils, coolants, or lubricants before? What did you do to work safely around them?

real exposure to shop-floor hazards and safety habits, not just book knowledge

Have you ever had to make a small adjustment to a machine to fix a quality issue while it was running? What did you actually change and why?

hands-on mechanical aptitude and comfort making minor in-process adjustments

How do you keep your production and quality paperwork accurate when things get busy on the floor?

discipline around documentation even under time pressure

Situational

Say you're running a machine and you notice the parts coming out are slightly off from spec, but you're not sure if it's serious enough to stop the line. What do you do?

judgment about when to escalate versus make a minor adjustment, and respect for quality procedures

If a supervisor gave you a verbal instruction that seemed to conflict with the written work order, what would you do?

how the candidate resolves conflicting directions without guessing or ignoring either source

This job runs second shift with occasional weekend overtime. How does that fit with your life right now, and have you worked that kind of schedule before?

honest assessment of schedule fit and overtime willingness, to avoid early turnover

If you saw a coworker skipping a safety step to save time, what would you do?

willingness to uphold safety procedures even when it creates friction with peers

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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. ____________________ Ready for your next opportunity? Regal Rexnord Marengo is currently hiring a Machine Operator for our 2nd shift production operation. Pay Range: $19 plus $3 per hour shift differential Plus — benefits begin on day one, along with a 401(k) with match, paid time off, and the opportunity to join a growing company with an amazing team culture! At Regal Rexnord, our people make all the difference in our success SUMMARY As a Machine Operator at Regal Rexnord, you’ll play a key role in driving customer satisfaction by supporting on-time delivery and producing high-quality components. What you’ll do: • Operate, and monitor manufacturing equipment. • Perform quality inspections using measuring tools and visual checks. • Load raw materials and remove finished products. • Make minor machine adjustments to maintain quality and production. • Follow all safety procedures and company policies. • Complete production and quality documentation accurately. • Keep the work area clean and organized. • Work with team members and supervisors to meet production goals. Required Skills: • High school diploma or GED preferred. • Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience is preferred but not required. • Ability to read work instructions and follow written and verbal directions. • Basic mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods. • Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic. 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. Physical Demand and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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, 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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