Apprentice Machinist

Regal Rexnord•Auburn, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Couplings Division of Regal Rexnord’s Industrial Powertrain Solutions Segment is seeking a Machinist Apprentice in Auburn, Alabama. This part-time, fully onsite role typically involves working 20–30 hours per week, with flexibility around the class schedule. The apprentice will typically rotate through various production cells in 8–11-week periods to gain exposure to different programming software, product lines, and materials. Under direct supervision, the apprentice assists with setting up, operating, and adjusting conventional or automatic machines, including CNC machines. The work involves using drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts for repairs to metal parts and for experimental apparatus or prototype equipment. The apprentice reads CNC programs and performs routine machining to ordinary tolerances. The role requires basic knowledge of metals and measurements used in machining processes. The position is performed onsite in a manufacturing environment and office setting. Manufacturing work frequently involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, and noise is usually loud in the factory and at vendor locations. The office environment is quieter and involves working at a computer. Federal export control restrictions may limit eligibility to U.S. persons or candidates who otherwise qualify for a license permitting them to hold the position.

Requirements

Post-high-school education with emphasis on industrial trades, mechanical, and electrical subjects.
Experience with lift equipment and analytical test equipment.
Skills using precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, and tape measures.
High school math and communication skills.
Basic knowledge of metals and measurements used in machining processes.
Ability to work in a state of constant alertness, cooperatively with coworkers, and maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of and ability to read blueprints.
Basic understanding of CNC G/M code.
Basic understanding of editing offsets and completing setups.

Responsibilities

Observe and shadow experienced machinists to gain knowledge and improve skills.
Operate CNC machines according to the exact tolerances specified on engineering prints.
Set up and operate manual lathes, saws, cutting tools, and slotting tools to meet exact tolerances on engineering prints.
Perform routine inspections and minor maintenance.
Maintain constant alertness, work cooperatively with coworkers, and have regular and predictable attendance.
Assist with the setup, operation, and adjustment of conventional or automatic machines under direct supervision.
Read CNC programs and use drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts.