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CNC Setup Machinist

Regal Rexnord Corp
New Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 11/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/13/2026

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CNC Machine Operator with a minimum of 3 years of experience in machine setup. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating lathes, mills, and multi-axis machines. Horizontal Mill experience is a plus. This role involves setting up and operating CNC machines to produce high-quality precision parts while adhering to safety and quality standards.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Set up and operate CNC lathes, mills, and multi-axis machines according to technical specifications and blueprints.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications to determine machining processes and sequences.
  • Conduct machine tool setup, including selecting and installing appropriate tooling, fixtures and programs.
  • Monitor and adjust machine settings to ensure optimal performance and quality output.
  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machines to minimize downtime.
  • Inspect finished parts using precision measuring tools to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, following all safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with engineers and production staff to improve machining processes and efficiency.
  • Document production data and report any discrepancies or issues to management.

Critical Competencies

  • Understanding machines practices and monitor operations: watching gauges or other indicators to make sure the machine is working properly.
  • Operation and control: controlling operation of equipment or systems.
  • Quality control analysis: Learning and using computer-based quality control and production systems to evaluate performance or quality of the product.
  • Critical thinking: using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • High School education or equivalent, preferred.
  • 3 year of CNC machining and set up experience
  • Successful completion of a CNC Machine Operator Training Program would be a plus.
  • Must be able to perform machine shop mathematics and machining procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, twist, squat, overhead reach, and use hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Lifting requirements include but not limited to the following:

Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to an industrial environment including moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment may be loud during some periods.

Salary Range:

$24.00 - 34.00/hour

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.


Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

 

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