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Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You
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. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. 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.
- A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.
What You Will Contribute:
The Maintenance III is responsible for performing assigned/scheduled repairs and maintenance on machines, equipment, buildings and grounds which will include both inside and outside work involving plumbing, sheet metal fabrication, heating and air conditioning, carpentry, painting and lubrication for badger’s facilities. This role will be responsible for observing safe work habits and maintaining cleanliness of work area and will proceed under general supervision. In this role you will communicate with management daily activities, anomalies in work areas, and unsafe conditions.
This role will be on 2nd shift- 2:30pm-11:00pm
Job Duties:
- Instruct, guide and train other maintenance personnel as required.
- Inspects, replaces, installs, adjusts and moves plant machinery and equipment as required.
- Troubleshoots machine and equipment malfunctions (both mechanical and electrical) and makes mechanical adjustments or repairs to correct issues.
- Rebuilds and repairs somewhat complicated machinery and equipment.
- Overhauls troublesome components and attachments which may involve dismantling, inspection, replacement of purchased parts, fitting, aligning of gears, bearings and shafts, involvement in the application of pressed, sliding and running fits.
- Operates simple machine tools to machine replacement parts.
- Initiates purchase requisitions for required parts and materials.
- Perform basic and advanced repairs and troubleshooting on pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Perform coupling and gearbox alignments, and replace electric motors.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild friction bearings, conveyors, exhaust fans, blowers and overhead cranes.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 576 hours of formal post-high school instruction at a recognized specialized trade, technical school or college in a related field(s) and certificate program required. State approved Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship program preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role desired; Minimum of 8000 hours of work experience completing tasks included in Maintenance II job description.
Qualifications:
- Basic computer skills required
- Ability to pass internal forklift and hazmat training if applicable
- Must show intermediate proficiency in applied mathematics, especially algebra and geometry
- Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild compressors, pumps, valves, actuators, and cylinders required
- Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild friction bearings, conveyors, exhaust fans, blowers and overhead cranes required
- Demonstrates advanced technical and professional competence in rebuilding or overhauling of machines and troublesome machine components (both mechanical and electrical)
- Must have the ability to flame cut and weld in a variety of metals, and fabricate components using those same metals
- Must have the ability to interpret and work from documents, blueprints, and schematics (both hydraulic and electrical
- Extensive knowledge of HVAC equipment and software strongly preferred
- Ability to work from machine design drawings, specifications and handbook formulas required
- Ability to use scales, squares, calipers, indicators, Jo blocks, levels, verniers, parallels, cutting torch, welding etc. required
- Ability to safely operate a lift truck, aerial lift and articulating lift, pallets jack and other lifting and rigging equipment required
Competencies:
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
- 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.
- Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
- 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.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in a Manufacturing environment
- Work is performed indoors/outdoors; may be exposed to heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
- Depending on the assigned department, must be able to demonstrate the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and complete an audiogram test
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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:
- 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. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
- Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
- Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
- Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
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