Machine Operator 2nd Shift

API Delevan, Inc.; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescrip…

Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care F…

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k Retirement Plan with Matching…

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Leaves

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to operate and maintain manufacturing equipment, ensuring precision, quality, and safety in production processes. You will set up and run machine tools, perform inspections, and monitor outputs to meet tight tolerances.

This onsite role requires attention to detail and a proactive approach to equipment upkeep. You will read drawings, detect defects, and support efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or diploma in Machine Technology or related field.
• Ability to read drawings and perform inspections.
• Experience with CNC equipment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and precision.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathes, machining centers, drills, grinders, and presses.
• Set up equipment; perform minor repairs and calibrations.
• Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections.

Skills

Machine operation

Read drawings

Inspection tools

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Associates degree in Machine Technology

Tools

CNC equipment

NC programming

Measuring 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

The physical demands and work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee must meet, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• 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

Restrictions

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 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 Affiantative 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 [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]. 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. At Regal Rexnord, our business purpose is to create a better tomorrow with sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion.

Our Values

Our values frame our culture - a shared understanding of how we think and act relative to our key stakeholders. We center our behaviors, actions and decisions around the following values: Integrity Responsibility Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion Customer Success Innovation with Purpose Continuous Improvement Performance Passion to Win … with a Sense of Urgency