Machining Lead
Union Grove, WI - USA
Job Summary
Regal Rexnord Corporation (Regal Rexnord) is a leading manufacturer of electric motors electrical motion controls power generation and mechanical power transmission products and sub-systems serving customers around the world in the general industrial consumer commercial construction food & beverage and alternative energy end markets among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs through distributors and directly to end-users. With the announcement of the acquisition of Altra Industrial Motion a $2B global business with 9000 associates focused on Power Transmission and Factory Automation products Regal Rexnord will become a $7.3B company with 36000 associates globally.
You may not know it but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. The companys products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing to name a few of the applications where our products are used.
Regal Rexnords business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. This means creating innovative solutions while focusing on both customer needs and the companys commitment to sustainability. The companys industrial powertrain and automation solutions offerings are an important part of the companys growth strategy. The companys strategy includes leveraging 80/20 to prioritize all activities including product excellence operational excellence and commercial excellence (i) driving organic sales growth through the introduction of innovative new products with a particular focus on improving energy efficiency (ii) establishing and maintaining new customers as well as developing new opportunities with existing customers (iii) participating in higher growth end markets and geographies and (iv) identifying and consummating strategic value creating acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities
Perform organizing and troubleshooting of a machining area. Perform diversified semi-skilled machining operations (including setup adjust and operate wide variety of machining equipment) to generate a vast array of close tolerance parts held to strict inspection requirements adhering to print specifications. Read and interpret fairly complicated drawings charts instructions and diagrams.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide instruction/training to other employees (new employees as well as experienced employees) to develop skills and to produce production parts to specifications.
- Provide instruction/training to other employees (new employees as well as experienced employees) to develop skills and to produce components to specifications.
- Monitor the work of other employees.
- Check specifications to determine required tooling or fixturing to perform machining tasks.
- Check tools and equipment for correct operation.
- Capable of machining a variety of component parts using machine tools in the area.
- Set-up and operate all machines in their department.
- Work from complicated assembly drawings and specifications.
- Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures.
- Problems solve machining issues and interact with employees to drive continuous improvement
- Recognize defective or faulty workmanship and report issues to the quality department.
- Maintain production and quality standards and identify equipment malfunctions.
- Capable of performing a range of mechanical inspections for all operators in their area.
- Give work direction to machining employees.
- Work closely with Production Supervisors and leads on other shifts
- Move resources as required to meet customer due dates.
- Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly (5s standard).
- Work in a safe manner and follow all safety rules and procedures to ensure personal safety as well as the safety of co-workers.
- Notify employees in engineering production control maintenance or sales when required to ensure efficient operation of the machining area.
- Utilize system reports to move materials and labor to areas of constraint.
- Work closely with other departments i.e. Engineering Quality Control Purchasing Processing Mechanical Engineering etc.
- Help evaluate processes to improve product flow.
- Trouble-shoot problem machine issues.
- Complete all required paperwork accurately.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Four or more years formal trades training or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of all current product lines.
- Minimum three years as a setup operator.
- Minimum of three years leading training assisting co-workers.
- Capable of interacting with all members of the organization customer and suppliers. Knowledgeable of all aspects of tooling set-up and operation of the specific area leading.
- Ability to interact with customers vendors etc in a positive manner.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Ability to perform to verbal instructions as well as read/interpret all assembly documents including but not limited to: bills of material blueprints test information.
- Ability to use power and hand tools gauges testing devices and small machines to assemble tools and fixtures to specifications and test.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to train others.
- Work requires machining skills and techniques plus experience and a basic knowledge of design and basic mechanical principles.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting up to a maximum of 35 lbs.
- Frequent bending stooping and reaching above and below waist.
- Frequent bending and lifting at the knees.
- Twisting frequently at waist and shoulder levels.
- Frequent reaching out in front of body.
- Capable of wearing safety glasses with permanent side shields at all times.
- Capable of wearing steel-toed safety shoes at all times.
- Capable of wearing other PPE as required.
- Work may or may not be repetitive in nature.
- Visual acuity to read directions and prints and to inspect machined parts closely to ensure meet specifications.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.
Working Conditions
Typical manufacturing setting with moveable mechanical parts and/or equipment.
In addition to normal manufacturing shop elements regarding temperatures (no air conditioning so warmer in summer months and cooler in winter months) dust and noise levels (within required limits) working conditions may be somewhat disagreeable due to frequency of vibration (due to volume of parts) and exposure to higher than normal dust levels.
This job description sets forth only the major functions and does not limit the companys right to assign additional tasks or related duties or change such tasks/duties.
- 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 30000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power transmit and control motion. The Companys 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 Companys 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 Companys 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 .
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 youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement please email 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
About Company
Regal Beloit and Rexnord Corporation merged in 2001 to create Regal Rexnord. Find out more about the brands that make up our power transmission portfolio.