Machine Operator 1st Shift

regalrexnord; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Pharmacy

HSA/Health Care FSA

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k with matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Machine Operator for a fully onsite role at our Radford, VA area facility. You will operate and maintain CNC machines, read drawings, and ensure precision and quality in production.

You will set up equipment, perform inspections, and monitor machining conditions to meet tight tolerances, while following safety protocols and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret drawings with minimal supervision.
• Basic knowledge of inspection tools and measurement techniques.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain high precision standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools such as CNC lathes, machining centers, drill presses, grinders, punch presses, or similar equipment.
• Set up equipment and perform minor repairs, adjustments, and calibrations as required.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections to ensure adherence to specifications and tolerances.
• Monitor feeds, speeds, and machining conditions to maintain quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Detect and report defective materials or abnormal machine conditions.
• Perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and upkeep.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Associates degree in Machine Technology or related field

Tools

CNC equipment

Inspection tools

Job description

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Machine Operator to operate and maintain manufacturing equipment while ensuring precision, quality, and safety in production processes. In this role, you will set up and run machine tools, perform inspections, and monitor production outputs to meet tight tolerances and specifications. You will play a key role in maintaining equipment, identifying issues, and supporting efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate machine tools such as CNC lathes, machining centers, drill presses, grinders, punch presses, or similar equipment
• Set up equipment and perform minor repairs, adjustments, and calibrations as required
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections to ensure adherence to specifications and tolerances
• Monitor feeds, speeds, and machining conditions to maintain quality and dimensional accuracy
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Detect and report defective materials or abnormal machine conditions
• Perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and upkeep
• Dispose of scrap and waste materials in compliance with company and environmental standards
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment and follow all safety procedures

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to operate and maintain machine tools and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret drawings with minimal supervision
• Basic knowledge of inspection tools and measurement techniques
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high precision standards
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks within time limits

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Associates degree or diploma in Machine Technology or related field
• Experience with CNC equipment and basic NC programming
• Knowledge of trigonometry and advanced measurement techniques
• Experience working in a manufacturing or machining environment
• Experience maintaining tight tolerances

Physical Demand and Work Environment:

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently needs to stand, walk, and sit. Occasionally, the employee must climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

Work Type:

Onsite -This role follows an Onsite Work Schedule and requires working from your designated Regal Rexnord office on a full-time basis.

Expected Base Salary Range:

$37,440-$43,950

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors.

This role may be filled at different levels depending on the candidate's experience, skills, and business needs.

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a 'U.S. Person', which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Per the Internal Career Movement Guidelines , you must be in your current position for a minimum of 12 months.

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