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!

Badger Meter is hiring a Model Maker Intern at our Milwaukee facility this summer. We are looking for someone in their first year of a CNC Associate's degree program.

The Model Maker Intern will be dedicated in creating R&D concepts and prototypes while working with the Engineering and Design Teams.  This position will include fabricating special fixtures, equipment or assembly set-ups.  The Model Maker will work with internal and external customers through simple sketches to CAD models. This position requires someone who is self-motivated; works well with others, flexible and has attention to detail.

Job Duties:

Create models of concepts, new products, prototype parts, and fixtures with a team of Engineers, Designers, and Manufacturing.

Operate CNC machines, lathes, mills, power tools, grinders, drill presses, band saws, and a variety of precision instruments.

Read engineering drawings and sketches in order to make components/fixtures while providing quality workmanship and dimensional accuracy.

Assemble mechanical and electrical components.

Use CAD/CAM to create and modify 3-D models.

Education and Experience:

Currently pursuing a Trade/Vocational Degree in CNC/Tool and Die or a related field required

No prior work experience needed; Significant experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree

Qualifications:

Familiarity with CNC preferred

Basic experience with mills, lathes, drill machines, and saws preferred

Basic experience in programming CAD/CAM software

Basic ability to read and understand Engineering drawings required

Basic to use calipers, micrometers, surface plates, and general inspection practices required

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

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 protective gear most of the day

Must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time

This position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina

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