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Machinist

Regal Rexnord · Cudahy, WI

Posted May 18, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught a part drifting out of tolerance during a run. What did you notice and what did you do about it?

whether the person actually inspects in-process work instead of waiting for final inspection to catch problems

Tell me about a time a program didn't run the way you expected on the machine. How did you figure out what was wrong?

troubleshooting instinct and whether they can diagnose program versus machine versus material issues

Tell me about a time you had to prove out a new or edited program before it went into full production.

discipline around program validation and preventing scrap before it happens

How do you keep your station organized during a busy shift with multiple jobs queued up?

habits around 5S and whether cleanliness is treated as routine or an afterthought

Technical

Walk me through how you set up a CNC machine for a brand new job, starting from the drawing all the way to running the first good part.

whether the candidate follows a real, repeatable setup process rather than skipping steps under pressure

How do you go about making an offset adjustment on a CNC machine when a part is coming out slightly oversized?

hands-on knowledge of tool and work offsets, not just theoretical understanding

What's the difference in how you'd measure a part with tight concentricity requirements versus a simple flat surface?

depth of measurement knowledge beyond basic calipers, like indicators and gauges for concentricity

What metals have you worked with most, and how did that change the way you approached speeds, feeds, or tooling?

breadth of real machining experience across materials, not just one type of job shop work

How comfortable are you reading a moderately complex blueprint with GD&T callouts, and can you give an example of one you had to interpret carefully?

actual blueprint literacy versus just claiming familiarity

What's your experience entering job data or tracking information in a computer system on the shop floor?

comfort with basic digital tools required for job tracking, not advanced software skills

Situational

Say you're running a job and the surface finish looks a little off compared to the print, but the dimensions are still checking out fine. What's your next move?

judgment about when a small deviation is worth stopping the machine versus continuing and monitoring

If you noticed a coworker's setup looked like it was going to produce bad parts, but it wasn't your job, what would you do?

whether they take ownership of quality across the shop floor, not just their own station

If you were mid-cycle on a machine and heard an unusual noise or saw something that didn't look right, what would you do first?

safety instincts and willingness to stop production when something seems wrong

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The full job description

As published by Regal Rexnord.

SUMMARY Set up and operate all machines within the Stearns area to produce quality parts. Maintain tolerance, dimensions, concentricity, and surface finishes as specified on drawings and/or the sales order. Inspect work frequently according to sound machining practices and established procedures during and upon completion of machining operations to ensure quality parts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Set up, operate, and adjust various conventional or automatic machines such as Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines. • Set up all tools, fixtures, and controls for each new job. • Work from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts in making repairs to metal parts as well as for experimental apparatus or prototype equipment. • Read and modify programs by making necessary offsets for CNC machines. • Report variations in program sequences, positioning, cycle time, etc. • Adjust machine to control part dimensions. • Inspect in-process pieces to ensure parts are to specification or blueprints. • Edit and prove out programs to meet or exceed customer requirements. • Able to enter job data in computer • Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with Regal Rexnord policies, 5S procedures, and in line with Rexnord core values. Qualifications • A minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, operate and program CNC machines  • High school diploma or equivalent • Effectively communicate in English and work in a team environment. • Knowledge of various metals and of measurements used in machining processes. • Accurately read and comprehend moderately complex material such as blueprints, work instructions, ISO procedures, etc. • Ability to write to record basic information  • Knowledge of and ability to compute basic arithmetic skills such as, or comparable to: add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals.  • Ability to use a computer with clear instructions and procedures  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs 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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