Inspector- 2nd Shift

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

The Inspector checks and inspects in-coming materials, in-process and finished products, ensuring conformance to company quality standards and customer specifications. This position is also responsible for observing safe work habits and maintaining cleanliness of work area.

Job Duties

• Interpret detailed blueprints, work orders, engineering specifications, and routing sheets to determine production standards and tolerance limits.
• Troubleshoot print and bill of materials problems.
• Recommend methods of assembly and production.
• Perform inspection on first piece, in process, purchased part and finished material and products, ensuring conformance to specifications.
• Test finished products for, dimensions, fit, and appearance.
• Perform tests including hardness testing and holiday testing.
• Route product for re-work.
• Complete all required records and paperwork to include inspection reports, damage reports, return reports, and re-work orders.
• Process purchase damage numbers when incorrect material is received.
• Ensure finished product is packaged and loaded correctly to minimize possible damage during transportation and incorrect product shipped.
• Analyze inspection results and assist in addressing and resolving production problems causing deviations from existing standards.
• Communicate with plant supervision noted deviations of tolerances and quality.
• Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
  
  

Education and Experience

• High School/GED required
• 0-1 years of experience desired
• Prior experience with measurement tools and gauges
  
  

Qualifications

• Basic skills in math required
• Basic proficiency with computers required
• Strong written and oral communication skills a must
  
  

Competencies

• 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.
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• 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.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day
• 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

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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