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BADGER METER INC Plastic Injection Molding Process/Set-up in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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. * Fol To view the full job description please use the link below. https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjQyNDIxLjg3NzBAYmFkZ2VybWV0ZXJjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJn W5lcmljLjQyNDIxLjg3NzBAYmFkZ2VybWV0ZXJjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ