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Machinist - 1st Shift Chucking

Regal Rexnord · Union Grove, WI

Posted Sep 17, 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 tool going bad or a machine drifting out of spec before it produced scrap.

attentiveness to the process and whether they catch problems early rather than after a batch is ruined

Tell me about a time you trained someone else on a machine or process. How did you make sure it actually stuck?

ability to teach and transfer skill, since this role explicitly includes training others

Tell me about a time you worked with an engineer to solve a recurring production problem.

comfort collaborating across departments rather than staying siloed at the machine

Describe a time you used a continuous improvement idea to cut waste or save time in your cell.

initiative and whether they think beyond just doing the job as told

What's a time you had to stay right on top of a machine because something felt off, even before an alarm or defect showed up?

vigilance and instinct for equipment problems built from real floor time

Technical

Walk me through how you'd set up a chucking lathe for a new job that needs a close tolerance, say plus or minus a thousandth.

whether the candidate actually knows setup sequence and tolerance control, not just machine operation

How do you pick feeds and speeds for a part you haven't run before?

depth of hands-on machining knowledge versus relying entirely on a program or someone else's settings

Have you ever hand edited or written a manual machining program? Tell me about a time you had to fix or tweak one on the floor.

real programming and editing experience versus just running pre-made programs

How do you go about inspecting a finished part and documenting the results?

familiarity with inspection tools like micrometers or calipers and whether documentation habits are solid

What does 5S mean to you, and how do you keep your work area to that standard during a busy shift?

whether continuous improvement and housekeeping habits are genuine or just a talking point

Situational

Say you're running production and you notice the parts are trending toward the edge of the tolerance band but haven't failed yet. What do you do?

judgment about when to stop, adjust, or escalate instead of letting bad parts pile up

If you find a defective part mid-run, what's your process for handling it and who do you tell?

understanding of reporting protocol and whether they'll flag quality issues instead of quietly moving past them

If your area runs out of work for the day, how do you feel about jumping in to help another department?

flexibility and willingness to support the broader shop rather than just clocking hours

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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. ____________________ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide instruction/training to other employees (new employees, as well as experienced employees) to develop skills and to produce production parts to specifications. Set-up, adjust, and operate a wide variety of machining equipment and a wide variety of parts to close tolerance. Make exacting setups. May select feeds, speeds, and operational sequence, calculate ratios, and proof/edit and manually program machining instructions. Load/unload parts, cycle machine, and run designated quantity for production run.  Maintain close proximity to work area as to be ready to detect/diagnose malfunction in machine operations (such as worn or damaged tools) and to determine need for adjustment or repair. Recognize defective or faulty workmanship, correct and report issues to department lead. Perform inspection of machined products (including documentation of results). Communicate with co-workers regarding production runs. Create/generate procedures of complexity for production processes (for machining of specific parts and issues). Test new tools and methods. Responsible for condition of the cell, machines, tooling, and fixtures. May work closely with other departments (engineering, manufacturing engineering) to help smooth/streamline production processes. Utilize Continuous Improvement tools to identify, reduce, eliminate waste and lower costs. Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures. Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly (5s standard). Work in a safe manner and follow all safety rules and procedures to ensure personal safety as well as safety of co-workers. When limited/no work in area, will provide assistance to other departments based on workloads and customer needs. Perform other duties as assigned. 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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