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Machinist III, 2nd shift

Regal Rexnord · Downers Grove, IL

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you were asked to jump onto a different machine or a different department mid-shift. How did you get up to speed fast.

adaptability for the 'operate multiple machines and rotate departments' requirement

This is aerospace and defense work, so tight tolerances and documentation matter a lot. Tell me about a time your paperwork or traceability actually saved you or someone else from a bigger problem.

seriousness about documentation and traceability in a regulated industry

Attendance and reliability are things we specifically look at for this shift. Tell me about your attendance record at your last job and how you think about showing up consistently for 2nd shift.

direct check against the posting's emphasis on minimal call-offs

Technical

Walk me through how you'd set up a job when you're only given a blueprint, a setup sheet, and a process sheet, no verbal instructions from anyone.

whether the candidate can work independently from written documentation, since 2nd shift has less supervisor coverage

Tell me about the CNC lathe and mill work you've done. Which machines, which controls, and how would you rate your setup experience versus your run experience.

actual hands-on depth against the two-machine minimum requirement in the posting

How do you go about re-cutting or machining a set of chuck jaws when they're worn or need to be custom-fit to a part.

whether they've actually done this specific task, which is called out directly in the job duties

Tell me about a time you had to make a minor edit to a CNC program on the machine, not write one from scratch. What was the change and how did you verify it was safe to run.

comfort with program edits without overstepping into full programming, matching the 'minor programming adjustments' language

What's your experience entering data into an ERP system, and how did you use it day to day on your last job.

basic system literacy since the job explicitly requires ERP data entry

Walk me through how you'd figure out a scrapped part, what went wrong, why, and what you'd change in the setup so it doesn't happen again.

root-cause troubleshooting ability rather than just blaming the machine or material

Situational

Say you're machining a part to a tight tolerance and your in-process check comes back just outside spec. What do you do before you run the next part.

quality discipline and whether they stop the line versus hoping it's fine

This role has you inspecting your own parts and sometimes checking another machinist's work. How do you handle it if you find a problem with someone else's setup or parts.

whether they can deliver quality feedback to a peer without creating shop floor conflict

You'll be lifting parts up to 25 pounds repeatedly through a shift. Any concerns doing that kind of physical work consistently.

physical capability and honesty about the job's manual demands

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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 $26.00-35.00/hr. (plus $2/hr shift premium), along with a very competitive benefit package, including 401(k) with a match that starts day one. We are in a climate-controlled building. 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. Compensation Based on Experience / Skills: $26-35/hr 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 Internal Associates must sign into career site www.regalrexnord.com , click Login, enter Username and Password then apply and 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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