Quality Inspector (3rd Shift) — Impact & Growth

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

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.