Assembler I - Badger Meter : Job Details

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!What You Will Contribute:The Assembler I is responsible for assembly and the testing of various products. Assembly work will be performed by reading detailed instructions to ensure goods are safely produced in an efficient manner. This is a first shift position from 7am- 3:30pm Job Duties:

• Use basic hand, battery, electric and pneumatic powered tools to complete assemblies.
• Tend machines, such as arbor presses or riveting machines, to perform force fitting or fastening operations on assembly line.
• Solder, glue, and center to specific tolerances then complete basic testing including using multimeter test equipment.
• Test samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
• Capture test results on standardized programs and create test reports for finished goods.
• Use basic printing programs to complete customer orders when required for a specific job.
• Receive instructional work orders, assemble sub-assemblies, and finish product from parts as provided.
• Use production system to record day-to-day customer order activity, view work instructions and report completed work.
• Record material non-conformance issues discovered in production process.
• Read manufacturing orders, follow production drawings, and sample assemblies.

Education and Experience:

• High School Degree/GED Preferred
• No experience necessary; prior assembly experience a plus

Qualifications:

• Ability to demonstrate mechanical capability preferred
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of technical aptitude preferred

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 40 pounds and complete an audiogram test
• This position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.

This is an hourly role at $16.50 #EL123Competitive 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

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