Production Associate Stearns (1st Shift)

Regal Rexnord

Columbia City (IN)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 48,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Production Associate to set up and operate manufacturing and test equipment across multiple operations. You will read blueprints, adjust tooling, and ensure product quality while documenting processes and maintaining a safe work environment.

The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and the ability to work independently and within a team to meet safety, quality, and on‑time delivery goals in an onsite facility.

Qualifications

Read and interpret work instructions, diagrams, blueprints, and specifications.
Safely operate manufacturing equipment and use production tools.
Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
Stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds as required.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, adjust, and calibrate equipment per production requirements.
Read blueprints, diagrams, and process documentation to ensure correct assembly.
Perform quality inspections using measuring instruments and report variances.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Skills

Read blueprints

Operate manufacturing equipment

Quality inspection

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

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

Production Associate Position Overview

The Production Associate is responsible for setting up and operating manufacturing and test equipment to produce high-quality finished products. This role performs manufacturing processes, inspections, equipment adjustments, preventative maintenance, and process documentation while supporting safety, quality, productivity, and on‑time delivery goals. The position requires flexibility to work across multiple manufacturing operations, including molding, machine operation, assembly, potting, washing, painting, inspection, and other assigned duties.

Key Responsibilities

Set up, operate, adjust, and calibrate manufacturing and test equipment according to production requirements.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, work orders, and process documentation.
Select, align, and secure tooling, accessories, materials, and fixtures for production operations.
Record production and operational data accurately using designated forms and tracking systems.
Perform product and component quality inspections using measuring instruments such as micrometers and height gauges.
Verify dimensions, alignment, and conformance to quality standards.
Rotate through multiple manufacturing tasks and workstations as required to meet customer demands.
Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and tooling.
Train and assist new associates on standard manufacturing processes, changeovers, and inspection procedures.
Communicate production, equipment, or quality issues to the Production Team Leader and team members.
Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Customer Service, and other departments to support customer expectations.
Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
Participate in cell meetings, continuous improvement activities, and team events.
Support departmental objectives for safety, quality, productivity, and on‑time delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Ability to read and interpret work instructions, technical documents, diagrams, blueprints, and specifications.
Ability to operate manufacturing equipment and use production tools safely and effectively.
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to identify problems, troubleshoot issues, and apply logical reasoning to resolve production concerns.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Dependable, reliable, and safety-focused work habits.
Ability to accurately complete production records and documentation.
Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift materials throughout the workday.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels.
Ability to meet performance expectations related to safety, quality, productivity, and on‑time delivery.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.
Previous industrial manufacturing or assembly experience.
Experience operating manufacturing, assembly, testing, or automated production equipment.
Familiarity with quality inspection methods and measuring devices such as micrometers and height gauges.
Knowledge of gauging processes and quality control techniques.
Experience training or assisting other employees in manufacturing processes.
Experience working in a team‑based manufacturing or cellular production environment.
Flexibility to perform a variety of manufacturing operations, including assembly, molding, machine operation, painting, inspection, and testing.
Demonstrated history of reliable attendance and strong work performance.

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.

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 Affiliation 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 Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. 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 Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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.

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