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Production Associate

Regal Rexnord · Black River Falls, WI

Posted Aug 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to follow a written procedure or manual exactly, even when it felt slower than just doing it your own way.

willingness to follow SMI/OTIS style documentation instead of improvising on the line

This job rotates through different stations - press and lace, connect, taping, stator testing, and others. How do you feel about learning a new station every few weeks instead of mastering one job?

tolerance for job rotation and willingness to keep relearning rather than settle into one comfortable task

Tell me about a repetitive task you did for a long stretch of time, maybe hours or a whole shift. How did you keep your accuracy up toward the end?

stamina and self-monitoring for quality on repetitive, hand-intensive work

Tell me about a time you noticed a coworker doing something unsafe or skipping a safety step. What did you do?

whether they'll actually speak up about safety rather than stay quiet to avoid conflict

This role involves frequent grasping, pinching, reaching, and standing for most of a shift, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Have you worked in a job with similar physical demands, and how did you manage it over a full shift?

realistic self-assessment of physical fit for sustained hand and body strain

Technical

Walk me through how you would read a blueprint to figure out which motor components you need before starting a job.

whether the candidate can actually translate a print into concrete setup steps, not just say they can read one

What's your experience with hand and power tools, and can you give me an example of a job where precision mattered more than speed?

real hands-on tool experience versus general familiarity

How comfortable are you using a computer to pull up work instructions or look up order information on the shop floor?

basic digital literacy needed to navigate OTIS and shop order systems

What does maintaining a quality standard mean to you on a production line, and how would you catch a defect before it moves to the next station?

understanding of inspection responsibility and catching conformance issues early rather than relying on someone downstream

Situational

Say you're running a winding operation and the piece comes out slightly outside tolerance. What do you do next?

whether they escalate to a lead instead of quietly passing on a nonconforming part

If a machine you're operating starts acting differently than usual, maybe a strange sound or a part not seating right, what's the first thing you do?

judgment around stopping to report equipment malfunctions versus pushing through to hit production numbers

You're asked to train a new hire on a station you just learned yourself a few weeks ago. How would you approach that?

ability to explain a process clearly and patiently, since the job includes training others

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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. ____________________ JOB SUMMARY Performs a variety of entry level and semi-skilled Winding and Repair Operations. Reads and interprets Model Folders, Online technical System (OTIS) and Standard Manual Instructions (SMI).  Must be able to read and understand blueprints and have working knowledge of Shop Orders. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Read and understand Blue prints, OTIS, and SMI.  Identify motor components required for operation. Use a variety of hand and power tools to setup and operate equipment.  Make adjustments as necessary. Must have a high degree of hand – eye coordination and dexterity to perform required repetitive operations. Maintain production and quality standards and identify equipment and product malfunctions. Setup and operate equipment at required tolerances. Operate a variety of Powered Equipment safely at standard production rates. Inspect work and recognize conformance to Quality and Engineering specifications.  Report issues and non-conformances to Department Lead or Supervisor. Use a computer to access required online information. Follows all safety rules and procedures. Keep work area and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly manner. Performs other duties as assigned, including training of other employees. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS – COMPOSITE OF ALL JOBS (Physical demand for individual jobs in work rotation vary) Lift a minimum of 10 lbs. Frequently; 25 lbs. occasionally; 50 lbs. rarely Carry 10 lbs. - 25 lbs. Occasionally; 50 lbs. rarely Bend, and lift twist at knees frequently.  Bend and twist at back occasionally. Frequent grasping with fingers and use of hands.  Frequent Pinch grip required. Frequent use of and reaching with arms. Frequent upward and downward gaze of neck. Occasional walking and sitting.  Frequent standing. Occasional push / pull at waist level – (minimum friction) Frequent repetitive work Wears safety glasses and other PPE as required. EXPERIENCE Read and understand blue prints. Use computer and basic software. Experience using hand and power tools referred. WORKING CONDITIONS Temperature controlled (air conditioned) manufacturing environment. Manufacturing setting with various pieces of moving equipment. Work assignment includes periodic rotation through a variety of jobs including but not limited to:  Press and Lace, Pre-connect, Connect, Bullet, Taping, Various Automated Winders, Inserter, Stack & Insulate, Stator Testing, and Stator Oven. 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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