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Machinist, 3rd shift

Regal Rexnord · Downers Grove, IL · $24.00–$28.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Aerospace and defense parts have strict quality rules. Tell me about working where documentation and traceability mattered.

What they are checking: Whether they respect the paperwork and precision that aerospace work requires.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake on a machine. What happened and what did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they own mistakes and report them, which keeps bad parts from reaching customers.

What would you do

Your first part is out of tolerance on one dimension. How do you figure out what's wrong?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot logically through offsets, tooling and setup instead of guessing.

This is a 10pm to 6am shift, and you may train on first shift. How would you handle that change?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest and prepared about working overnight hours long term.

You're on third shift and something on the machine sounds wrong. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and investigate safely instead of running a machine that may be damaged.

About the work

Walk me through how you set up a CNC lathe for a new job, from reading the setup sheet to running the first part.

What they are checking: Whether they can do their own setups, which the posting expects, rather than only running parts.

Have you machined or re-cut chuck jaws? Tell me how you did it.

What they are checking: Whether they have a specific skill the posting lists and understand why jaw fit affects accuracy.

What kind of minor program edits have you made at the machine, and how do you make sure they're safe?

What they are checking: Whether they can adjust offsets and programs carefully without crashing a machine or scrapping parts.

How often do you check parts during a run, and what tools do you use?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect often enough to catch problems before a whole batch is ruined.

How do you set and insert tooling in the turret so it's right the first time?

What they are checking: Whether they have careful habits for tool setting that prevent crashes and bad parts.

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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. ____________________ 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-$28.00/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 1 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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