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Machinist, 3rd shift

Regal Rexnord · Downers Grove, IL

Posted Aug 13, 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 in your own work before it left your station.

self-inspection discipline, which matters more without a supervisor hovering on nights

Have you ever had to inspect or sign off on another machinist's parts? How did you handle it if something was off?

comfort with peer accountability and whether they'd flag a coworker's mistake rather than let it slide

Tell me about a time you had to switch between running multiple machines or move between departments in one shift.

adaptability and whether they can keep quality up while task-switching

Technical

Walk me through how you set up a job on a CNC lathe or mill starting from a blueprint and a setup sheet, from the first piece of tooling you touch to the first part off the machine.

whether the candidate actually understands the full setup sequence, not just running a machine someone else set up

Tell me about the tightest tolerance you've had to hold in a job and how you made sure you stayed inside it, part after part.

real experience with precision work versus general machine operation

How do you check and re-cut or install chuck jaws, and how do you know when they need attention in the first place?

depth of hands-on tooling knowledge versus surface familiarity

What's your experience making minor program adjustments at the control, and can you give an example of an edit you made and why?

whether they can safely touch programs without being a full programmer, and know their limits

This role runs different combinations of CNC lathe, CNC mill, and resistance spot welding. Which of these have you actually run, and where would you say you're strongest?

honest self-assessment of machine breadth versus depth

What's your experience entering data into an ERP system as part of your daily routine?

basic system fluency so they don't need hand-holding on documentation

Without a calculator, how would you figure feed rate or check a dimension against a blueprint tolerance on the shop floor?

basic math fluency required for the job's stated qualification

Situational

Say you're mid-run at 2am and the part starts drifting slightly out of tolerance. What do you actually do before you keep running parts?

judgment under low-supervision conditions and whether they'd rather stop and check than keep production moving

Third shift here runs 10pm to 6am, and you might train on days first. How do you handle the adjustment to overnight hours, and what's your attendance record been like in past jobs?

realistic self-knowledge about night-shift sustainability, since the posting stresses reliability

This work supports aerospace and defense parts. What does that mean to you in terms of how you treat documentation and traceability compared to other industries you've worked in?

understanding that regulated, safety-critical parts demand more rigor than general manufacturing

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The full job description

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Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. ____________________ Come fly with Regal Rexnord and watch your career soar! Join the winning team with a company that offers excellent opportunities to grow your career. Based on experience we will offer $24.00-$32.00/Hr., along with a very competitive benefit package, including 401(k) with a match that starts day one. We are in a state of the art, climate-controlled building. Current openings are on 3rd shift (may need to train on 1st shift 6am-2pm): 3rd shift: 10pm-6am Regal Rexnord’s Aerospace and Defense business is on an upward trajectory, we are rapidly growing, and we have opportunities to add new team members. Are you interested in joining a growing team with a fantastic culture that is offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus. Win! Key Accountabilities • Work from process sheets, blueprints, setup sheets, setup cards, machine status boards, and verbal as well as written instructions. • Machine and install or re-cut chuck jaws as required. • Insert and secure tooling in machine turrets and preform machine set ups. • Download and upload programs into machine and make minor programming adjustments as needed. • Operate different types of computerized numerical controls to manufacture a finished machined product by performing a wide range of machining operations within tight tolerances. • Inspect own work for correct dimensions and ensure that company quality and quantity standards are maintained and complete required documentation. Will be required to inspect the work of other machinists. • May be required to operate multiple machines and rotating departments. • Enters data into ERP system. • Load and unload component piece parts with weights up to 25 lbs • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications “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, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.” • Previous experience and demonstrated proficiency in operating CNC lathe, CNC mill machines, or resistance spot welder (any combination of two machines), with intermediate knowledge and experience with setting up machines. • Requires a high school education or equivalent experience. • Must be reliable with minimal call-offs during the year, we value and expect good attendance • Minimum of 2 years of related experience, and knowledge of machining principles and methods for computer numerical controlled machine tools required • Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. • Must be able to read and interpret work instructions and blueprints in English. • External candidates will be required to pass a Machinist test which measures mechanical aptitude. Rewards • Matching 401(k) contribution • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care) & Health Savings Accounts • Critical illness and Accident Insurance, as well as Life Insurance, and an EAP Educational Reimbursement How To Apply How to apply Interested candidates may submit their resume through the Careers section at www.regalrexnord.com . Internal Associates go to myapps.microsoft.com > sign in with username and password > talent hub (workday) > jobs hub > browse jobs. Upload a current resume. Regal Rexnord associates must be in good standing for consideration for job openings. This includes satisfactory or above ratings in job performance and no corrective actions, PIP’s, disciplinary issues or warnings in the last 12 months. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Minority/Veteran/Disabled 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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