Quality Inspector
Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
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Job Summary
Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You
At Badger Meter were more than a leading global water technology company - were innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the worlds most precious resource. For over 120 years our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water maximize revenue and reduce waste.
Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here your work doesnt just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences empower voices and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.
When you join us youll find:
Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.
Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
A supportive inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.
What You Will Contribute:
As an Inspector youll play a key role in ensuring incoming materials work-in-process components and finished products meet our quality standards and customer expectations. Working closely with production and engineering teams youll help identify issues improve processes and ensure products leave our facility ready for success.
What Youll Do
- Interpret blueprints work orders engineering specifications and routing sheets to verify production requirements and tolerance limits.
- Perform inspections of incoming materials first articles in-process components purchased parts and finished products.
- Conduct testing and measurements to verify product dimensions fit appearance and performance.
- Perform specialized testing including hardness and holiday testing.
- Identify and troubleshoot print drawing and bill of materials discrepancies.
- Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records including inspection reports damage reports return reports and rework orders.
- Coordinate the routing of nonconforming products for rework or corrective action.
- Investigate quality concerns and assist in resolving production issues that impact product quality.
- Communicate quality findings and deviations to production and plant leadership.
- Recommend improvements to quality standards inspection processes and production methods.
- Verify products are packaged and prepared appropriately to minimize damage during shipment.
- Process purchased material damage reports when incorrect or damaged materials are received.
What Youll Bring
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous manufacturing quality inspection or related experience preferred.
- Entry-level candidates with strong mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Basic math skills and the ability to perform measurements accurately.
- Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Key Competencies
- Quality Focus Maintains high standards and takes ownership of work quality.
- Initiative Takes proactive steps to identify and resolve issues.
- Communication Shares information clearly and effectively with team members and leadership.
- Collaboration Works effectively across departments to achieve shared goals.
Working Conditions
- Manufacturing environment.
- Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Depending on the assigned department must be able 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 addition to the match the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual 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 $5250
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 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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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Badger Meter is a leading manufacturer of metering products using flow measurement and control technologies. Learn more about our products and our commitment here.
