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!
What You Will Contribute:
The CNC Machinist is responsible to create machine parts and tools using precision computer equipment according to blueprint specifications. CNC Machinists work with computer numeric controlled (CNC) machinery from setup to operation to produce parts and tools from metal, plastic, or other materials. They also are expected to preform preventive maintenance on the machinery to ensure its functionality and performance.
Job Duties:
Work from detailed instructions, blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, and specifications.
Sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining.
Adjust machine controls, offsets, fixtures, and stops as required.
Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings.
Education and Experience:
High School Degree/GED required; Trade school preferred
3+ years of experience with CNC/Robotics desired
Qualifications:
Ability to modify/optimize CNC programs required
Experience operating lathes and other machinery preferred
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
Depending on the assigned department, must be able to demonstrate the ability to lift up to 60 pounds and complete an audiogram test
Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day
This position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina
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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
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
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