Senior Machinist

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:
 

The Senior Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating a variety of computer-controlled and mechanically controlled equipment such as lathe and milling machines to produce precision metal parts. This position will also take precise measurements for cutting or shaping and will select appropriate machine and settings for a given task. This position will work to collaborate with team members and drive innovation to implement new ideas.
 

Job Duties:

• Train and instruct in the operation and set up of CNC machines; write CNC programs.

• Operate and set up machines; select appropriate machine and settings for a given task and plan proper sequence of tasks to complete assignments.

• Identify new tooling and new machine techniques for improved efficiency.

• Review drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production.

• Take precise measurements for cutting or shaping.

• Troubleshoot issues with programs and machines.

• Monitor production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary.

• Check output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects.

• Identify need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.

• Operate manual lathes, mills and grinders to machine parts according to specifications.

Education and Experience:

• Trade school preferred required

• 7 years of experience with lathes and CNC programs desired; significant experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree

Qualifications:

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required

• Excellent coordination and mechanical skills required

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety required

• Intermediate proficiency in math required

• Basic computer skills required

• Ability to write CNC programs

• Ability to prove out new CNC programs

• Proficient in leaning out processes and eliminating waste 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 preformed 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

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

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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