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: This Quality Technician is responsible for testing materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable laws and company standards. This position will test products across the three stages of production (before, in-process, and final) to ensure quality levels are met. Responsible for observing safe work habits and maintaining cleanliness of work area. Communicates with supervisor his/her daily activities, anomalies in work areas, and unsafe conditions Major Job Duties/Accountability: Analyzes manufacturing problems, processes and product design to determine the root cause affecting the desired quality level of company products Implements corrective actions required to obtain desired quality levels at the most economical cost Coordinates prerelease controls on design, equipment and processes Assists with the implementation of control plans to provide statistically acceptable quality levels of production Program coordinate measuring machines (CMM) using CAD files Sets up and operates automatic test equipment Participates with Quality Engineer and Product Development Teams in introducing new products and processes Conducts statistically designed experiments under Quality Engineering direction Assists with the investigation of production and returned product to determine root causes, initiates corrective actions and appropriate documentation Helps ensure that deviating product is reviewed and dispositioned and that inventory is kept current during this process With the Quality Engineer, develops inspection accept/reject criteria, tooling, test equipment and gages to be used and writes inspection plans and instructions May assist in determining machine process capabilities during new product/process development, new equipment purchases and, as needed, for existing products and processes Will work with Production Engineering in creating and implementing hourly process/quality training Qualifications: 3 years of experience. Experience in a quality assurance environment preferred. High School degree required. Two-year technical degree in Quality Assurance or Quality Control or ASQ CQT certification or equivalent preferred ASQ (American Society of Quality) CQT certification or equivalent preferred GDT (Geometric dimension and tolerance) experience preferred Defines problems and causes and applies problem solving techniques Requires a good knowledge of inspection methods, including layouts on a coordinate measuring machine, electrical testing processes and manufacturing processes Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Ability to work independently with little supervision Maintains open communication and positive working relationships with staff Intermediate math skills Ability to read, write and speak English Working Conditions: 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 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 With more than a century of water technology innovation, Badger Meter is a global provider of industry leading water solutions encompassing flow measurement, quality, and other system parameters. These offerings provide our customers with the data and analytics essential to optimize their operations and contribute to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s most precious resource.