Job Overview
Benefits
competitive pay
Annual bonus
Eligible for annual pay increases
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
retirement savings plan
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
short term disability
Tuition Reimbursement
voluntary benefits
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Job Description
Badger Meter is a renowned global water technology company with a rich history spanning over 120 years. As innovators in the water technology industry, Badger Meter is deeply committed to preserving and protecting the world’s most precious resource – water. The company provides trusted solutions that help customers optimize water delivery and usage, maximize revenue, and reduce waste. Their innovative approach and dedication to sustainability have positioned Badger Meter as a leader in the industry, fostering a culture that values each employee’s contribution toward creating a more sustainable future. The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment where differences are celebrated, voices are empowered, and fresh ideas fuel ongoing innovation.
Working at Badger Meter means engaging in purpose-driven work that impacts communities globally. The company offers significant career growth and development opportunities, ensuring employees can reach their full potential within a supportive and inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Employees at Badger Meter do much more than move a business forward—they play an essential role in shaping lasting change for people and the planet.
The role of Lead Assembler at Badger Meter is a crucial leadership position within the manufacturing operations. In this role, you will lead a team of assemblers across multiple product families, coordinating daily assembly tasks, and ensuring smooth workplace operations. Your responsibilities extend to communication with employees, management, and sales teams to align efforts with daily assembly requirements. You will also be tasked with implementing improvements focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost efficiency. As a Lead Assembler, you will provide technical expertise in production and assembly practices, maintain work areas and equipment in clean and orderly conditions, and follow prescribed safety procedures strictly.
Serving as the team liaison, you will handle assembly and quality control inquiries, train new employees, and instruct on the proper use of tools and equipment. Your strong verbal and written communication skills will facilitate effective interaction with management, planning, and customer service teams to meet production goals. You will contribute input to improve assembly processes continuously, emphasizing safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost reduction. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical aptitude, experience in electronics assembly, and the ability to read prints and measure parts precisely.
Additionally, the Lead Assembler position demands flexibility, including the ability to work extended hours or occasional weekends when necessary. You will be expected to uphold high-performance standards for yourself and your team while fostering collaboration and proactive problem-solving. This role not only requires technical skill and experience but also a commitment to continuous improvement and strong leadership capabilities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Working at Badger Meter means engaging in purpose-driven work that impacts communities globally. The company offers significant career growth and development opportunities, ensuring employees can reach their full potential within a supportive and inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Employees at Badger Meter do much more than move a business forward—they play an essential role in shaping lasting change for people and the planet.
The role of Lead Assembler at Badger Meter is a crucial leadership position within the manufacturing operations. In this role, you will lead a team of assemblers across multiple product families, coordinating daily assembly tasks, and ensuring smooth workplace operations. Your responsibilities extend to communication with employees, management, and sales teams to align efforts with daily assembly requirements. You will also be tasked with implementing improvements focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost efficiency. As a Lead Assembler, you will provide technical expertise in production and assembly practices, maintain work areas and equipment in clean and orderly conditions, and follow prescribed safety procedures strictly.
Serving as the team liaison, you will handle assembly and quality control inquiries, train new employees, and instruct on the proper use of tools and equipment. Your strong verbal and written communication skills will facilitate effective interaction with management, planning, and customer service teams to meet production goals. You will contribute input to improve assembly processes continuously, emphasizing safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost reduction. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical aptitude, experience in electronics assembly, and the ability to read prints and measure parts precisely.
Additionally, the Lead Assembler position demands flexibility, including the ability to work extended hours or occasional weekends when necessary. You will be expected to uphold high-performance standards for yourself and your team while fostering collaboration and proactive problem-solving. This role not only requires technical skill and experience but also a commitment to continuous improvement and strong leadership capabilities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Job Requirements
- High school degree or GED required
- 5+ years of experience in assembly or leadership desired
Job Qualifications
- Lean 101 training preferred
- Experience in a lean environment preferred
- Experience with electronic assembly required
- Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude along with the ability to read prints and measure parts while maintaining a customer-focused mentality required
- Ability to work extended hours and occasional weekend shifts as needed required
Job Duties
- Coordinates the day-to-day operation by leading and directing a group of employees to assure a smooth workflow
- Organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads and staff to meet production schedule
- Reads and follows specifications and other instructions in order to build and assemble products and examining completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to work orders, correct any problems
- Provide a thorough technical understanding of production and assembly practices
- Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety procedures
- Acts as liaison, representing the team in general
- point of contact for general assembly and quality control questions
- Trains new employees and instructs employees on the proper use of equipment and tools
- Display strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate with managers, planning and customer service
- Provide input to improve assembly processes with a focus on safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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