Apprentice Machinist

Machinist Apprentice

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

The Couplings Division of the Industrial Powertrain Solutions Segment is seeking a Machinist Apprentice in Auburn, AL. This is a part time role and will typically work 20-30 hours, with flexibility around class schedule.

The ideal candidate will typically work in an 8-11 week rotation through various production cells to allow exposure of different programming software, product lines, and/or material. Under direct supervision, assists with the setup, operation, and adjustment of conventional or automatic machines such as Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machines. Works from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts in making repairs to metal parts as well as for experimental apparatus or prototype equipment. Reads CNC programs. Work is routine and machining is performed to ordinary tolerances. Requires basic knowledge of various metals and of measurements used in machining processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observe and shadow experienced Machinist to gain knowledge and improve skills
• Operates CNC machines according to exact tolerances specified on engineering prints
• Sets up and operates manual lathes, saws, cutting tools, slotting tools to meet exact tolerances on engineering prints.
• Performs routine inspections and minor maintenance
• Ability to work in a state of constant alertness
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers
• Ability to have regular and predictable attendance

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Post high school with emphasis on industrial trades, mechanical and electrical
• Lift equipment and analytical test equipment experience
• Skills using precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, tape measures
• High school math and communication skills

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

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

Physical Demand and Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud when in the manufacturing factory and at vendor locations. The general office environment is a quieter one spent at a computer in the office.

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.