RBS (Continuous Improvement) Technician

Regal Rexnord; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription coverage

HSA/FSA options

PTO & holidays

401k with match

Life & AD&D insurance

Paid leaves

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord in Arlington, TX seeks a proactive RBS Technician to drive the Regal Business System on the production floor. You will physically build modular workstations, install 5S standards, visual management aids, and eliminate waste to keep operators safe and productive.

You will report to the RBS Manager, participate in Kaizen events, and work hands-on to implement improvements that streamline material flow, reduce motion, and improve workplace organization on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in general labor, manufacturing assembly, warehouse operations, or basic carpentry/mechanical setup.
• Confident using basic hand and power tools (cordless drills, tape measures, wrenches, levels, and small saws).
• Ability to read simple design sketches, blueprints, or layout dimensions to tape floors and build tables accurately.
• Physical requirements: stand, walk, bend, kneel for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Lean mindset with strong organizational skills; proactive attitude; passion to win for workplace efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities

• Execute RBS 5S & Visual Standards: clean, organize, and standardize shop floor cells; apply tape, lane lines, and color-coded labels.
• Build Workstations & Fixtures: assemble, modify, relocate modular structures using basic tools.
• Install Visual Management Tools: mount tool shadow boards, Kanban boards, and safety signage.
• Support Material Flow & Kitting: set up point-of-use storage and material racks for tools and components.
• Champion Floor Safety & Waste Elimination: perform Gemba walks and remove hazards, clutter, and waste.
• Kaizen Event Support: provide hands-on assembly and teardown during rapid improvement workshops.

Skills

General labor

Tool proficiency

Attention to detail

Layout reading

Physical stamina

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tape measures

Wrenches

Levels

Small saws

Job description

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

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented RBS Technician (Continuous Improvement Technician) to join our operations team. Reporting directly to the RBS Manager, you will be the hands‑on force driving the physical implementation of the Regal Business System (RBS) on our production floor. In this role, you won't just analyze data from a desk; you will actively transform the workplace. You will physically build modular workstations, lay down 5S floor tape, install visual management aids, and clear out waste to ensure our operators can work safely and efficiently. If you love working with your hands, building shop fixtures, and organizing spaces to eliminate waste, this role offers an excellent path into the continuous improvement field.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute RBS 5S & Visual Standards: Physically clean, organize, and standardize shop floor cells. Apply 5S floor tape, lane lines, and color‑coded labels to define walking paths, staging areas, and material storage points.
• Build Workstations & Fixtures: Assemble, modify, and relocate modular physical structures—including workbenches, tables, shelving units, and gravity feed racks—using basic hand and power tools.
• Install Visual Management Tools: Construct and mount visual aids such as tool shadow boards, Kanban boards, and safety signage to support daily tier management and walk cadences.
• Support Material Flow & Kitting: Set up point‑of‑use storage and material racks so operators have the exact tools and components they need right at their fingertips, reducing motion waste.
• Champion Floor Safety & Waste Elimination: Participate in Gemba walks to identify physical hazards and process waste. Physically clear out clutter, obsolete materials, and safety hazards to maintain a pristine manufacturing environment.
• Kaizen Event Support: Provide hands‑on assembly and teardown support during rapid improvement workshops and Kaizen events.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 1+ years of experience in general labor, manufacturing assembly, warehouse operations, or basic carpentry/mechanical setup.
• Tool Proficiency: Confident using basic hand and power tools (cordless drills, tape measures, wrenches, levels, and small saws).
• Detail & Layout Skills: Ability to read simple design sketches, blueprints, or layout dimensions to tape floors and build tables accurately.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods on a concrete shop floor, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Mindset: Strong organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and a "passion to win" when it comes to workplace efficiency and safety.
• Preferred: Prior exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma concepts, or structured business operating systems.

Shift & Pay & Benefits

• Shift: 5:45AM-4:15PM
• Pay: $29-35/hr
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Benefits: Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Benefits: Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Benefits: 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Benefits: Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Benefits: Paid Leaves
• Benefits: 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

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]. 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

• Integrity
• Responsibility
• Diversity
• Engagement & Inclusion
• Customer Success
• Innovation with Purpose
• Continuous Improvement
• Performance
• Passion to Win
• …with a Sense of Urgency