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Machinist - 1st Shift Turning

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 part that was out of spec partway through a production run. What did you do?

attention to detail and whether they stop and report problems instead of letting bad parts pass

Tell me about a time you trained a newer employee on a machine or process. How did you make sure it stuck?

teaching ability and patience, since this role explicitly requires training others

Tell me about a time you noticed waste or a slow step in a process and did something about it.

real experience with continuous improvement, not just familiarity with the term

How do you keep your work area and tooling organized during a busy shift?

fit with 5S standards and self-discipline without close supervision

Tell me about a time you had to keep working accurately even though the task was repetitive for hours.

stamina and consistency in a physically demanding, repetitive production environment

Technical

Walk me through how you'd set up a job on a turning machine for a close tolerance part you've never run before.

whether the candidate has a real, repeatable setup process rather than guesswork

How do you pick your feeds and speeds when you're starting a new material or a new part?

depth of hands-on machining knowledge versus memorized answers

How do you read a blueprint that has several tight tolerances and callouts you haven't seen before?

ability to interpret complex prints independently

What inspection tools do you use to check a finished part, and how do you decide how often to check during a run?

quality control habits and understanding of documentation requirements

Have you ever had to manually edit or proof a machining program? What was that like?

comfort level with programming tasks beyond basic operation

What's your experience working with fixtures, arbors, and work-holding devices for different part shapes?

breadth of hands-on setup experience across job types

Situational

Say you're running a job and you start hearing an odd noise or feel unusual vibration from the machine. What do you do in that moment?

safety judgment and whether they know when to shut down versus push through

If you found faulty workmanship on a part that a coworker had run before you, how would you handle telling them or the lead about it?

conflict handling and commitment to quality over avoiding an awkward conversation

Suppose you're moved to a different department for the day because there's no work in your area. How do you approach a task you're less familiar with?

flexibility and willingness to support the broader team

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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. ____________________ Key Responsibilities Perform diversified semi-skilled machining operations (including setup, adjust and operate wide variety of machining equipment) to generate a vast array of close tolerance parts, held to strict inspection requirements adhering to print specifications. Read and interpret fairly complicated drawings, charts, instructions, and diagrams. Essential Responsibilities • 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. Minimum Requirements • Prefer some short-term trades training and minimum one year prior machining experience. • Must be capable of learning to run PC accurately. • Ability to perform to verbal instructions as well as read/write English and interpret documents of some complexity including but not limited to:  specifications, route sheets, blueprints, charts, test information, bills of material. • Ability to plan and perform a sequence of operations, where standard or recognized operation methods are available and make decisions as to quality, tolerances, operation, and set-up. • Ability to use power and hand tools, gauges, testing devices and small machines to assemble components to specifications and test. • Thorough knowledge of feeds, speeds, materials, and work-holding devices (fixtures, arbors, jaws, etc.), as well as thorough understanding of production processes. • Solid basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, ratios). • Basic understanding of machinery and its purposes/capabilities. • Ability to work with minimal supervision. • Ability to accurately record daily production. • Ability to work in a team environment, and to instruct, direct, and train others. Physical Requirements Lifting up to a maximum of 40 lbs. Occasional bending and lifting at the knees. Twisting frequently at waist and shoulder levels. Standing continuously. Frequent reaching out in front of body. Sustained physical effort. Capable of wearing safety glasses with permanent side shields at all times. Capable of wearing steel-toed safety shoes at all times. Capable of wearing other PPE as required. Work may be repetitive in nature. Continuous mental/visual attention. Visual acuity to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure meet specifications. Manual dexterity sufficient to perform assembly work. Working Conditions Typical manufacturing setting with moveable, mechanical parts and/or equipment. In addition to normal manufacturing shop elements regarding temperatures (no air conditioning so warmer in summer months and cooler in winter months), dust, and noise levels (within required limits), working conditions may be somewhat disagreeable due to frequency of vibration (due to volume of parts) and exposure to higher than normal dust levels. 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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