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Machinist - 2nd Shift

Regal Rexnord · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Aug 19, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught a quality problem on a part before it got out to the next station.

attention to detail and whether they inspect proactively instead of waiting to be told

Describe a time production was falling behind on your machine. How did you handle keeping the workflow moving without cutting corners on quality?

whether they sacrifice quality under time pressure or manage both responsibly

Tell me about a time you noticed something abnormal in the process, like unusual noise, vibration, or finish, that turned out to matter.

whether they pay attention to machine behavior, not just the part output

Why second shift, and how do you stay sharp and consistent working that schedule?

reliability and realistic expectations about working nights with less supervision on the floor

Technical

Walk me through how you'd set up a CNC machine for a new job, starting from reading the blueprint to running the first part.

whether the candidate has a real, repeatable setup process rather than just familiarity with buttons

How do you read a blueprint to figure out which dimensions and tolerances matter most for a given operation?

actual blueprint literacy, not just claiming to have it

What kind of offsets or adjustments have you made on your own, and where's the line for you between something you fix yourself and something you flag to a supervisor or engineer?

whether they understand their authority level and won't overstep into unsafe or unauthorized changes

What measuring tools do you use most for in-process inspection, and how do you decide how often to check a running job?

practical inspection habits and understanding of process control basics

What's your experience with both CNC and conventional machines, and where do you feel most confident versus still learning?

honest self-assessment of skill range against the required 2-3 years experience

Situational

Say you're running a job on second shift and the part starts drifting out of tolerance but you're not sure why. What do you do?

judgment on when to make a minor offset versus stopping the machine and escalating

Tell me about a time tooling or a fixture wasn't matching the setup instructions. What did you do?

problem-solving under ambiguity and whether they follow instructions or improvise recklessly

How do you handle a shift where you're covering a job you haven't personally run before, using someone else's setup notes?

ability to work independently while still respecting documented procedure

What does escalating a quality issue actually look like for you, who do you tell, what do you document, and how fast?

whether they understand communication protocol and won't let problems sit

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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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