CNC Programmer / Machinist

Regal Rexnord; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSAs & FSAs

Paid time off & holidays

401k match

Life and AD&D insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a CNC Programmer & Machinist in West Chester, PA to program, setup, and operate Hurco turning and machining centers in our R&D shop. You will inspect parts with precision tools and contribute to on-time prototype delivery.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years CNC programming experience, Hurco familiarity, strong blueprint reading, and commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Interpret technical drawings and blueprint reading to produce accurate parts.

Responsibilities

• Program, setup, and operate Hurco TM6i turning center.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Machining - milling & turning

Hurco CNC experience

Safety & quality

Teamwork

Two years CNC experience

Hurco TM6i / VM5i familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year machine tool diploma or degree

Tools

Hurco TM6i

Hurco VM5i

Job description

Join our R&D team as a CNC Programmer & Machinist and help shape the next generation of innovative electric motor products. In this hands‑on role, you’ll program and operate the CNC turning and machining centers in our R&D machine shop, playing a key part in delivering high‑quality prototype evaluation units on time. Your precision, craftsmanship, and strong execution skills will directly support our goals for on‑time delivery, quality, and continued product innovation. This opportunity is based in West Chester, PA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll support the R&D Prototyping Team by producing high‑quality prototype components, maintaining precision standards, and accelerating our pace of innovation. Responsibilities include:

• Program, setup, and operation of the HURCO TM6i 2‑axis CNC turning center.
• Program, setup, and operation of the HURCO VM5i 3‑axis CNC machining center.
• Inspection of your own work using precision measurement tools (height stands, micrometers, calipers, indicators) to verify tight tolerances.
• Grind, fabricate, and sharpen specialty tooling as needed to support machining requirements.
• Assist with machine troubleshooting (as required) to minimize downtime and maintain productive CNC operations.
• Share knowledge of machine operation, setup, and programming fundamentals with other R&D team members when requested.
• Maintain quality, safety, and housekeeping standards in and around the CNC machine shop.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and documentation needed to support CNC machines and track machined parts.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply technical drawing and blueprint reading skills to produce accurate parts.
• Proficiency in CNC programming and programming of machining operations for various materials and part geometries.
• Hands‑on experience with machining, milling, and turning including setup, operation, and adjustment of CNC equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, understanding of machining principles, and familiarity with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across production and engineering functions.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two‑year machine tool diploma or degree preferred; equivalent hands‑on machining experience will also be considered.
• At least two years of experience programming CNC turning and/or machining centers.
• At least one year of experience working with HURCO CNC machines.
• 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
• 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 Aff… 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 [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail].

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.