Maintenance Mechanic III /Machine Repair

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over

120

years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

When you join us, you'll find:

- Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.

- Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.

- A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

What You Will Contribute:

Are you a hands-on problem solver who thrives on variety and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly? As a Maintenance III Technician, you’ll be at the heart of our operations—tackling a wide range of tasks from machine and equipment repairs to building and grounds upkeep. Whether it’s plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, or metalwork, your skills will help power the success of Badger’s facilities.

You’ll enjoy working in a clean, air-conditioned facility that values safety, efficiency, and teamwork. This role offers a mix of indoor and outdoor work, and you’ll be trusted to operate independently under general supervision.

Maintaining a clean work area and following safe work practices are essential, as is daily communication with management about your activities, any anomalies, and potential hazards.

This is a first shift position.

Job Duties:

- Instruct, guide and train other maintenance personnel as required.

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

- Troubleshoots machine and equipment malfunctions and makes mechanical adjustments or repairs 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.

- Operates simple machine tools to machine replacement parts.

- Initiates 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 conveyors, exhaust fans, blowers and overhead cranes.

Education and Experience:

- 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or similar role required

Qualifications:

- Basic computer skills required

- Ability to pass internal forklift and hazmat training if applicable

- Must show intermediate proficiency in applied mathematics, especially algebra and geometry

- Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild compressors, pumps, valves, actuators, and cylinders preferred

- Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild conveyors, exhaust fans, blowers and overhead cranes preferred

- Technical and professional competence in rebuilding or overhauling of machines and troublesome machine components

- Ability to flame cut and weld in a variety of metals, and fabricate components using those same metals is preferred

- Must have the ability to interpret and work from documents, blueprints, and schematics (both hydraulic and Pneumatic)

- Basic knowledge of HVAC equipment is preferred

- Ability to work from machine design drawings, specifications and handbook formulas preferred

- Ability to use scales, squares, calipers, indicators, Jo blocks, levels, verniers, parallels preferred

- Ability to safely operate a lift truck, aerial lift and articulating lift, pallets jack and other lifting and rigging equipment required

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

- Work is performed indoors/outdoors; may be exposed to heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions

- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and complete an audiogram test

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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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