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!
What You Will Contribute:
Badger Meter is looking for a third shift (10:30pm-7:00am) Plastic Injection Molding Process/Set Up Technician
in our clean and air-conditioned facility. Badger Meter offers 3 weeks paid vacation, 11 company paid holidays,
and a guaranteed wage increase to $34.58 in November. We are willing to assist with relocation for the right
candidate.
This position is responsible to set-up, adjust and prepare plastic injection molding machines for the purpose of
achieving optimum production of molded thermo-plastic parts and components. This may involve the set-up of
molds, auxiliary equipment and secondary operation machines. Possesses good communication skills and is
able to work in a team environment utilizing lean manufacturing concepts and principles. Responsible for
observing safe work habits and maintaining cleanliness of work area. Proceeds alone under normal production
circumstances. Takes work direction from department manager or lead person. Work subject to process and
final inspection in accordance with Badger Meter’s quality management system. May be assigned to work in
other departments or perform other duties (including tending and operating molding machines) as instructed by
management.
Major Job Duties/Accountability:
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Installs molds/dies into injection molding machines according to the production schedule to satisfy
production needs and tool development needs
Set up procedures 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 machine process parameters according to established "ISO Setup" documented processes
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. Purge machine of all old material and run test.
Responsible for 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
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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 as specified which may include the following; 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
Qualifications:
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4+ years of experience in plastic injection molding set up/process preferred
High School Degree preferred
Journeyman or Master Moldmaker certification preferred
Basic computer skills
Must have a good understanding of machine adjustments
Preferred knowledge of how to use precision gauges such as verniers, scales, comparators and
pyrometers
Ability to diagnose machine or tool malfunctions or conditions which lead to incorrect dimensions or
defective parts
Ability to pass internal forklift and hazmat training if applicable
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Maintains open communication and positive working relationships with staff
Ability to read, write and speak English