Machine Operator | Crimping

Cambridge International Inc.; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits: Effective Day 1

Job summary

Regal Rexnord seeks a Machine Operator for metal rod crimping at our Cambridge facility. The role focuses on hands-on assembly, interpreting production orders and drawings, and maintaining quality in a fast-paced setting.

We value a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years in manufacturing, and a mechanically inclined mindset ready to learn and cross-train across departments. Fully onsite with benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Vo-Tech or other manufacturing education helpful.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing, machine operation, or production experience preferred.
• Mechanically inclined with interest in tools, equipment, and machinery; enjoys hands-on work and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large industrial machine with crimp rods and proper settings.
• Interpret production orders and engineering drawings.
• Perform periodic quality checks; move materials and assemble chain drive components.
• Prepare daily quality assurance reports per job.
• Cross-train in other departments to broaden the skill set and provide coverage.

Skills

Mechanical mindset

Read drawings

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

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

Machine Operator | Metal Rod Crimping

Do you enjoy working with your hands, solving mechanical problems, or tinkering with cars, engines, or equipment? We're looking for team members who are mechanically minded, eager to learn, and take pride in producing high-quality work. Automotive, maintenance, fabrication, or other hands-on mechanical experience is highly valued.

Salary Range: $20 - $22

Hours: 5:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday – Thursday (*Fridays Off)

Benefits: Effective Day 1

Responsibilities

• Prepare large industrial machine with crimp rods and proper settings
• Interpret production orders and engineering drawings
• Basic understanding of machines to perform periodic quality checks, movement of materials, assembly of chain rods, and other chain drive components
• Prepare daily quality assurance reports per job
• Cross-train in other departments to broaden the skill set and provide coverage

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, Vo-Tech or other manufacturing education helpful 1-3 years of manufacturing experience preferred; operation and assembly of mechanical parts
• High school diploma or GED required; Vo-Tech or other manufacturing education helpful 1-3 years of manufacturing, assembly, machine operation, or production experience preferred. Mechanically inclined with an interest in working with tools, equipment, and machinery. Enjoys hands‑on work, troubleshooting, and learning how machines operate and perform. Experience working on automobiles, motorcycles, small engines, farm equipment, or similar mechanical projects is a strong plus. Ability to read work instructions, follow standardized processes, and maintain quality standards. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to use measuring devices such as tape measures and calipers for exact measurements
• Written and verbal communication skills for reporting and teamwork
• Great attention to the smallest details as well as understanding the big picture
• Initiative and willingness to grow and cross‑train in other departments

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk most of the time and sit occasionally, read printed materials, operate machines where the job is at or within arm’s reach.
• Hearing and speech are required to communicate with internal customers in person
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus and possess a normal extended reach using consistent manual dexterity
• The employee will exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently and 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
• The employee will be subject to inside environmental conditions where they are protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a manufacturing environment.

Regal Rexnord Values & Culture

Regal Rexnord is committed to providing market‑competitive compensation and benefits, maintaining and ensuring a work environment that reflects our Regal Rexnord Values and culture everywhere we operate. We focus on providing a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports our associate’s health, wellness, educational endeavors, and financial stability.

Paid Time Off: Regal Rexnord provides a Personal Leave allowance and a flexible approach to providing Holiday Leave so Associates can enjoy and observe the events that matter most in their lives.

Professional Development: Professional advancement and personal growth are important to everyone. Regal Rexnord believes in cross‑training and collaboration so our Associates can readily transition as needed. We strive to support employees to continuously update their skills so they are more satisfied with their work and motivated to continue learning so all can be a part of contributing to the collective success of Regal Rexnord.

Tuition reimbursement and continuing education allowance

Monthly onsite training programs

Retirement and Medical Plans

We offer a 401(k) Retirement savings Plan with matching contributions without a waiting period.

Medical Benefits: We provide some of the most competitive benefits in the industry: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage – Effective Day 1, Short Term and Long‑Term Disability 100% company paid, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Plan (HSA).

Family Benefits: 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave, 2 weeks Paid Family Leave, Adoption Assistance up to $10,000 per adoption, Expanded Fertility Benefits

Employee Assistance Program Annual Safety Equipment Allowance (Rx glasses, safety shoes/boots, welding helmet, welding jacket)

Work Environment and Community: Onsite gym and FIT Wellness Program Insurance premium discount incentives in Wellness Program Participation Employee referral program Education Scholarships Quarterly MVP awards Regular community involvement and volunteer activities Fun Associate and family‑oriented events throughout the year including the Annual Crab Feast 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 Affiantive 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].