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OD Grinder

Regal Rexnord
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/11/2026
Position Summary

We’re seeking a detail-oriented OD Grinder Machinist with at least 5 years of experience to join our 1st shift team. This role focuses on operating cylindrical grinders to finish gear shafts and other round components to exacting specifications. The ideal candidate is a seasoned machinist with a strong understanding of grinding principles and a commitment to quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate OD cylindrical grinders, Manual, and CNC to finish gear-related components
  • Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and gear specifications (AGMA standards preferred)
  • Select appropriate grinding wheels, dress tools, and set feeds/speeds for optimal finish
  • Perform precision measurements using micrometers, bore gauges, and dial indicators
  • Monitor surface finish, roundness, and concentricity to ensure tight tolerances
  • Troubleshoot grinding issues and collaborate with quality and engineering teams
  • Maintain equipment and follow safety and cleanliness protocols

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience operating OD grinders in a manufacturing setting
  • Strong understanding of gear component geometry and grinding techniques
  • Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and GD&T
  • Experience with manual and CNC-controlled grinding machines (e.g., Landis, Kellenberger, or similar)
  • Familiarity with inspection tools and surface finish requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred

Shift

1st Shift 6AM -2PM

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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