Injection Molding Setup/Process Technician (2nd Shift Starting at $33.50) at Badger Meter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Posted in Other 3 days ago.
Job Description:
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:
Are you ready to take your technical expertise to the next level? As a Plastic Injection Molding Technician, you'll play a critical role in crafting high-quality molded thermoplastic parts and components.
In this hands-on position, you'll be at the heart of our operations-setting up, adjusting, and preparing injection molding machines to achieve peak performance and production efficiency.
We're looking for a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit. If you thrive in a team environment built on lean manufacturing principles and value workplace safety and organization, we'd love to have you on board!
This will be a second shift (M-F 2:30pm-11:00pm) role at our Milwaukee Wisconsin Headquarters. This role will start at $33.50 with a $0.75 shift premium. We are looking for talented individuals with at least 3 years of plastic injection molding process and set up experience.
Job Duties:
- Set up molds, auxiliary equipment and secondary operation machines.
- Install molds/dies into injection molding machines according to the production schedule to satisfy production needs and tool development needs.
- Perform set up procedures which may include the following: connecting hoses, die heaters, loading of proper raw material or checking the pellet mix against code number to verify use of a virgin material, regrind mix or color composition mix.
- Set process controllers according to prescribed process specifications which may include setting cylinder temperature, activate water cooling systems, and set mold temperature.
- Regulate first and second stage pressure and cycle time, set back pressure, and adjust mold opening and closing time.
- Change out machine barrel nozzles and tips as needed and purge machine of all old material and run test.
- Setup of secondary processes and equipment such as degating and drilling operations.
- Use and setup required measuring fixtures on coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to measure parts on inspection programs as required.
- Perform any required process changes that deviate from specified parameters within the current engineering/ management limitations to ensure acceptable dimensions and appearance.
- Inspect test part to blueprint specifications and make all necessary adjustments to correct any problems before production run.
- Service molding machines by cleaning dies, clearing sprues, freeing stuck parts and loading material hoppers.
- Follow machine shut down procedures (close hopper throat valve, turn off heating and cooling systems, retract carriage and purge machine and ensure machines and areas around them are clean and free of all debris (resin pellets, molded parts, water, oil, etc.) after each setup is completed).
- Set up and operate tool tryouts to support engineering development when required by management.
- Utilize production inventory management systems to perform production reporting and part information inquires such as material locations or bill of materials.
Education and Experience:
- High School/GED required; Trade School preferred
- 3+ years of experience in Molding Tech desired
Qualifications:
- Basic proficiency with computers required
- Basic knowledge of machine adjustments
- Basic knowledge of how to use precision gauges (verniers, scales, comparators, and pyrometers)
- Basic ability to diagnose machine or tool malfunctions
- Ability to pass internal forklift and hazmat training if applicable
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
- Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day
- 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
- 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
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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