Maintenance III- 2nd shift

Badger Meter•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance III performs assigned and scheduled repairs and maintenance on machines, equipment, buildings, and grounds at Badger Meter facilities. Work includes indoor and outdoor tasks involving plumbing, sheet metal fabrication, heating and air conditioning, carpentry, painting, and lubrication. The role operates under general supervision, follows safe work practices, maintains a clean work area, and communicates daily activities, anomalies, and unsafe conditions to management. The position works the second shift, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Requirements

Complete at least 576 hours of formal post-high-school instruction at a recognized specialized trade school, technical school, or college in a related field, with a certificate program.
Have at least 8,000 hours of work experience completing tasks included in the Maintenance II job description.
Have basic computer skills.
Be able to pass internal forklift and hazardous materials training if applicable.
Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in applied mathematics, especially algebra and geometry.
Be able to troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild compressors, pumps, valves, actuators, and cylinders.
Be able to troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild friction bearings, conveyors, exhaust fans, blowers, and overhead cranes.
Demonstrate advanced technical and professional competence in rebuilding or overhauling machines and troublesome mechanical and electrical components.
Be able to flame cut and weld a variety of metals and fabricate components from those metals.
Be able to interpret and work from documents, blueprints, and hydraulic and electrical schematics.
Be able to work from machine design drawings, specifications, and handbook formulas.
Be able to use scales, squares, calipers, indicators, Jo blocks, levels, verniers, parallels, cutting torches, and welding equipment.
Be able to safely operate a lift truck, aerial lift, articulating lift, pallet jack, and other lifting and rigging equipment.

Nice To Haves

State-approved Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship program.
Five or more years of experience in a similar role.
Extensive knowledge of HVAC equipment and software.

Responsibilities

Instruct, guide, and train other maintenance personnel as required.
Inspect, replace, install, adjust, and move plant machinery and equipment.
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical machine and equipment malfunctions and make repairs or adjustments.
Rebuild and repair somewhat complicated machinery and equipment.
Overhaul troublesome components and attachments, including dismantling, inspection, replacing purchased parts, and fitting and aligning gears, bearings, and shafts.
Operate simple machine tools to machine replacement parts.
Initiate 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.
Observe safe work habits and maintain cleanliness of the work area.
Communicate daily activities, work-area anomalies, and unsafe conditions to management.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Eligible for annual pay increases.
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
15 days of paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
Retirement plan contribution match: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents per dollar contributed by the employee, up to 7% of eligible compensation.
Annual company contribution of 5% of eligible compensation to a Defined Contribution account.
Access to a certified financial planner at no cost.
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program, basic group life insurance, short-term disability, and other benefits.
Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250.
Voluntary additional life insurance, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.