Machining Operator

About the role

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste. Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success.

We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. When you join us, you'll find: Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe, Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential, and A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for overall assembly process, including building, assembling, testing, injection molding and packaging a variety of meters or meter reading technology products. The work is completed through manual assembly, utilization of various specialty pieces of equipment, or automated machinery.

• Meter Assembly: Perform a variety of operations such as assembly of meters, leak testing, meter testing, and packaging of meter products while following safety guidelines.
• Molding: Perform a variety of tasks such as operation of plastic injection molding machines and perform secondary operations to molded parts such as degating, sprue removal and drilling.
• Registration Assembly: Perform highly varied register assembly, sub-assembly and test operations on electro/mechanical units.
• Machining: May operate and tend to multiple machines simultaneously, following work instructions ensuring the highest quality products.

Requirements

High School Degree/GED preferred, 0-1 years of related experience preferred.

• Ability to pass internal forklift and hazmat training required
• Basic proficiency with computers required
• Basic skills in math required
• Basic ability to read, write, and speak English preferred

Qualifications

• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day, lift up to 60 pounds, and stand or walk for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to pass an audiogram test.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation.
• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options