Quality Inspector

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company with over 120 years of experience in providing trusted solutions that optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue, and reduce waste. The company is deeply committed to preserving and protecting the world’s most precious resource, water. Badger Meter fosters a workplace environment that celebrates differences, empowers voices, and encourages fresh ideas to drive innovation. Their mission transcends simply advancing business goals; it aims to make a significant impact on communities around the globe by promoting sustainability and responsible water management. Employees at Badger Meter play a crucial role in this mission, contributing to sustainable solutions that create lasting change for both people and the planet. The company is known for offering career growth and development opportunities designed to help employees reach their full potential and maintain a supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

The role of an Inspector at Badger Meter is vital in ensuring the quality and reliability of the company’s products. This role focuses on verifying that incoming materials, work-in-process components, and finished products meet stringent quality standards and customer expectations. Inspectors work closely with production and engineering teams to identify issues, improve processes, and ensure products are ready for success upon leaving the facility. Key responsibilities include interpreting blueprints and engineering specifications to verify requirements and tolerances, conducting inspections and specialized testing (such as hardness and holiday testing), and documenting inspection results accurately. Inspectors also coordinate the routing of nonconforming products for rework or corrective action and assist in resolving quality concerns. Through proactive communication with production and plant leadership and recommending improvements to quality standards and processes, Inspectors contribute significantly to the overall product excellence and customer satisfaction at Badger Meter. The company promotes a culture of quality focus, initiative, communication, and collaboration, encouraging employees to take ownership of their work and continuously seek improvements. The role typically involves working in a manufacturing environment with physical activity such as frequent standing, walking, and lifting, depending on the department. Badger Meter offers competitive pay and benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, retirement plan contributions, educational assistance, and various voluntary benefits, making it an attractive employer for individuals looking to build a meaningful career in quality inspection within the water technology industry.