What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Machinist position at Regal Rexnord?
Position Summary
The Engineered Drives business unit at our Canal Street plant is seeking a skilled Machinist to support gearing, pinion, and housing machining operations. This role is responsible for producing high‑quality components to meet precise engineering and production standards while maintaining safety, accuracy, and efficiency on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits
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.
The Engineered Drives business unit at our Canal Street plant is seeking a skilled Machinist to support gearing, pinion, and housing machining operations. This role is responsible for producing high‑quality components to meet precise engineering and production standards while maintaining safety, accuracy, and efficiency on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and maintain machining equipment used in the production of gearing, pinion, and housing components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
- Perform precision machining tasks to meet required tolerances and quality specifications.
- Utilize CNC equipment to complete machining operations; ensure correct tooling, speeds, feeds, and machine settings.
- Conduct routine machine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
- Verify part dimensions using appropriate measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.).
- Document work, maintain accurate production records, and follow all quality and safety procedures.
- Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and engineering personnel to resolve production issues and improve processes.
- 3–5 years of machining experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy‑equipment environment.
- CNC machining experience is required, including setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.
- Strong understanding of precision measuring tools and machining tolerances.
- Proven ability to work safely and follow established manufacturing procedures.
- VTL (Vertical Turret Lathe) experience strongly preferred but not required.
- Experience working with gearing, pinion, or housing components is a plus.
- Familiarity with engineered or heavy‑duty drive components.
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and shop‑floor conditions.
- Ability to lift, move, and position materials and tools as required (typically up to 40 lbs).
- Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive machining tasks.
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
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.