Quality Control Technician

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 Quality Control Technician tests and inspects electronic and mechanical products at various stages of the production process, and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain the quality and reliability of products.

Job Duties:

- Oversee receiving inspection to effectively meet the needs of divisional production departments with the inspection of received goods in an accurate and timely manner.

- Select products for tests at specific stages in the production process (1st piece inspection, in process control, find control, product test) for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, mechanical, electrical, chemical, aesthetic, and functions.

- Record inspection test data; apply statistical quality control and CPK analysis.

- Evaluate data of the received goods and write reports to validate and/or indicate deviations from existing prints and/or standards.

- Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.

- Set up and perform destructive and nondestructive test on materials, parts or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.

- Maintain non-conforming material review and Supplier Corrective Action data to ensure prompt and accurate deposition of non-conforming material and documentation of supplier discrepancies.

- Consult, advise, and train production employees to ensure quality work instructions and system procedures are understood, followed and properly documented.

- Process internal corrective actions from manufacturing and assembly departments.

Education and Experience:

- Associates Degree in a Quality field or a related degree preferred.

- 0-1+ years of experience in a mechanical or quality inspection role desired.

Qualifications:

- Experience with Optical comparator, CMM, PC-DMIS, SPC, and GD&T preferred

- Strong Technical Aptitude required

- Basic computer skills required

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

- Depending on the assigned department, must be able to demonstrate the ability to lift up to 60 pounds and complete an audiogram test

- Those working in the Aerospace department must be able to pass a Vision, Color Vision, and Depth perception test

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

- Competitive Pay

- Annual Bonus

- 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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