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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:

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a dynamic manufacturing environment?

Our first shift (6:30am-3:00pm M-F) Assembly position offers the chance to be part of the end-to-end assembly process for cutting-edge meter and meter-reading technology products. From building and assembling to testing, injection molding, and packaging, you'll play a critical role in ensuring top-quality products reach customers. This role will be located at our clean, air-conditioned Milwaukee facility.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to rotate through different workstations, keeping every day fresh and engaging. Whether working with specialized equipment or automated machinery, your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and customer satisfaction. Plus, safety and cleanliness are key-helping create a well-organized and secure workspace for success.

If you're someone who enjoys precision, problem-solving, and teamwork, this is the perfect fit. Come be part of an innovative team that values quality, collaboration, and continuous learning!

This position is responsible for overall assembly process, including building, assembling, testing, injection molding and packaging a variety of meters or meter reading technology products. The work is completed through manual assembly, utilization of various specialty pieces of equipment, or automated machinery. Employees regularly rotate through various workstations within their home department and occasionally work in other areas of the facility depending on workload and customer orders. Responsible for observing safe work habits and maintaining cleanliness of work area.

Job Duties:

+ Assemble, test, and package meter products following safety and quality standards.

+ Operate accuracy and leak test equipment to ensure product compliance.

+ Use computers to check schedules, access work procedures, and update job status.

+ Operate plastic injection molding machines and perform secondary operations like degating and sprue removal.

+ Conduct visual and measurement-based quality checks using inspection tools.

+ Assemble and test electro-mechanical units, including PC board assemblies.

+ Use various tools such as soldering irons, presses, and ultrasonic welders.

+ Ensure proper function and accuracy of assembled registers.

+ Operate multiple machines for part production and finishing.

+ Perform quality checks using inspection tools and coordinate measuring machines.

+ Maintain production output based on dispatch lists or schedules.

Education and Experience:

+ High School Degree/GED preferred

+ 0-1 years of related experience preferred

Qualifications:

+ Ability to pass internal forklift and hazmat training required

+ Basic proficiency with computers required

+ Basic skills in math required

+ Basic ability to read, write, and speak English preferred

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 wear personal protective gear most of the day.

+ Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

+ This position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.

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

+ Must be able to pass an audiogram test.

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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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