Quality Inspector 3rd Shift

Badger Meter Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Badger Meter Inc. is seeking an Inspector responsible for ensuring incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products meet quality standards.

You will read blueprints, verify requirements, perform inspections, document results, and help drive process improvements across production and engineering teams. Responsibilities include performing tolerance checks, specialized tests, and coordinating actions for nonconforming parts.

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.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, work orders, engineering specifications, and routing sheets to verify production requirements.
• 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.

Skills

Quality focus

Initiative

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

What You Will Contribute

As an Inspector, you'll 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, you'll help identify issues, improve processes, and ensure products leave our facility ready for success.

What You'll 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 You'll Bring

• 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. Depending on the assigned department, must be able to lift up to 60 pounds and complete an audiogram test.

Competitive Total Rewards

• Competitive pay with annual increases.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
• 15 days paid time off + 11 paid holidays.
• Retirement – 25 cents matched for every dollar contributed up to 7% of eligible compensation; company matches 5% to a defined contribution plan.
• Additional benefits: employee assistance program, basic group life insurance, short‑term disability, and more.
• Education assistance – tuition reimbursement up to $5,250.
• Voluntary benefits: additional life insurance, long‑term disability, accident and critical illness coverage, health savings account, and flexible spending account options.

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. Information about equal opportunity rights is available through government publications.

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