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Machinist - 2nd Shift

Regal Rexnord · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 14, 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 time you caught a part that was drifting out of tolerance before it became a bigger problem.

attentiveness to quality trends and whether they act early instead of waiting for a reject bin to fill up

Tell me about a time you had a tooling or fixture problem mid-run. What did you do?

troubleshooting under time pressure and whether they escalate appropriately versus improvising unsafely

Tell me about a time you had to keep a steady pace on repetitive parts for a full shift. How did you stay consistent and avoid mistakes late in the shift?

stamina and quality discipline on routine, high-repetition work

Describe a time you disagreed with a coworker or supervisor about whether a part was good or should be scrapped. How did you handle it?

how they navigate quality disputes and whether they escalate respectfully instead of overriding on their own

Technical

Walk me through how you set up a job on a CNC machine when you're handed a new blueprint and job instructions for the first time.

whether the candidate has a real, repeatable setup process versus guessing at steps

How do you read a blueprint to figure out which dimensions and tolerances matter most for in-process inspection?

actual blueprint literacy, not just familiarity with the term

What measuring tools do you use to check a part in process, and how do you decide which one is right for a given feature?

hands-on inspection skills like calipers, micrometers, gauges rather than just claiming inspection experience

How comfortable are you with conventional machines versus CNC, and can you give an example of a job you ran on each?

actual breadth of hands-on experience across both machine types the posting mentions

What computer systems or software have you used on the shop floor, whether that's for job tracking, offsets, or quality logs?

basic computer literacy required for the role beyond machine operation

What's your experience with loading tooling and fixtures, and have you ever caught a setup instruction that seemed wrong before running the job?

whether they follow setup instructions carefully and catch errors before production rather than after

Situational

If you notice a part is running slightly out of spec, what offset adjustments would you make, and where's the line where you stop adjusting and call someone over?

whether they know basic offset correction but also respect the boundary of their authority

Say you're partway through a run on second shift and you notice something off with the process, but the day-shift lead who set it up already went home. What do you do?

judgment and communication on a shift with less supervisory coverage

How would you describe your comfort level working independently for most of a shift with less direct oversight than a day shift might have?

fit for second shift's more autonomous structure and self-management

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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. ____________________ Position Summary Independently operates CNC or conventional machines for routine jobs, producing quality parts while performing standard setups, inspections, and minor adjustments. Supports consistent workflow and identifies abnormalities impacting production or quality. Key Responsibilities • Set up and operate CNC or conventional machines • Load tooling and fixtures per job setup instructions • Inspect in-process parts for blueprint compliance • Make basic offsets and adjustments • Escalate quality or process issues Qualifications • 2–3 years machining experience • Blueprint reading ability • Basic CNC and computer skills • Experience in a manufacturing environment required 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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