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Machinist - 2nd 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 or a batch that was out of tolerance. What did you do next?

whether they actually inspect their own work and escalate problems instead of hiding them

Tell me about a time you had to train or walk a newer machinist through a process. How did you approach it?

patience and communication skill, since training others is a stated job duty

Describe a time you improved a process or reduced waste on the shop floor, even something small.

real exposure to continuous improvement thinking versus just following instructions

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a lead or engineer about how a part should be machined. What happened?

how they handle conflict with authority while still pushing for the right technical outcome

How do you keep your work area and tooling in shape during a shift, especially near the end when things get rushed?

whether 5S and equipment care are habits or an afterthought

Technical

Walk me through how you'd set up a lathe for a new job running close-tolerance parts, starting from the print.

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

How do you decide on feeds and speeds for a given material and cut, and what happens if you get it wrong?

depth of hands-on knowledge versus memorized terminology

What work-holding devices have you used, and how do you pick the right one for a given part?

practical familiarity with fixtures, arbors, and jaws rather than textbook answers

What's your comfort level with manually editing or proofing CNC programs, and can you give an example?

actual programming exposure versus operator-only experience

Situational

Say you're mid-run and you hear a change in the machine's sound or feel more vibration than usual. What do you do?

whether they know the early warning signs of tool wear or machine trouble and stop before scrap piles up

You're running a job and no one told you the print revision changed. Halfway through the run you notice the dimensions don't match your setup notes. What's your move?

judgment under ambiguity and whether they'd keep running versus stop and verify

How do you handle documenting inspection results during a shift, and what do you do when you're behind and tempted to skip it?

honesty and discipline around paperwork that protects quality traceability

If a machine is producing parts within spec but you notice a tool is starting to wear, what's your call on when to change it versus keep running?

cost and quality tradeoff thinking, balancing downtime against scrap risk

Second shift means less supervision around. Tell me about a time you had to make a judgment call on your own without anyone to check with.

independence and reliability given the minimal-supervision nature of the shift

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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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