Why Badger Meter?

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource.

What You Will Contribute:

This position is responsible for the support of all departments (production and administration) in the Milwaukee Facility. This position will be in charge of assigned/scheduled repairs and preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, buildings and grounds. This role Includes both inside and outside work involving plumbing, sheet metal fabrication, light heating and air conditioning, carpentry, painting and lubrication for badger’s facilities.

Job Duties:

• Inspects, replaces, installs, adjusts and moves plant machinery and equipment as required.

• Troubleshoots machine and equipment malfunctions (mechanical) and adjusts 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.

• Fits, aligns and calibrates production devices, moving parts, and adjusts feeding mechanisms.

• Operates simple machine tools to machine replacement parts.

• Instructs other Maintenance personnel when required.

• Perform basic repairs on pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Education and Experience:

• High School/GED required; Trade school preferred

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance of a related field desired

Qualifications:

• Ability to work from machine drawings, specifications, handbook formulas and equipment manuals required.

• Ability to use scales, squares, calipers, indicators, Jo blocks, levels, verniers, and parallels required.

• Basic math skills required.

• Ability to pass internal forklift and hazmat training if applicable.

• Basic computer skills required.

• Ability to safely operate a lift truck, aerial lift and articulating lift, pallet jack and other lifting and rigging equipment.

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.

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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