Lead Assembler
Badger Meter
Job Info
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 Lead Assembler is responsible for leading a team of assemblers for our Flow Instrumentation divisions by communicating with employees, management, and sales regarding daily assembly requirements and suggesting and implementing process improvements. This candidate is expected to display a strong mechanical aptitude along with the ability to read prints and measure parts while maintaining a customer-focused mentality. The Lead Assembler is also responsible for the following main accountabilities:
- Provide a thorough technical understanding of production and assembly practices
- Organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads and staff to meet production schedule
- Display strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate with Managers, Planning and Customer Service
- Work limited extended hours and occasional weekend shifts as required
- Other various duties as required in the Racine facility
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- Associates Degree or vocational training desired
- 3-5 years of assembly experience
- 1-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred
- Experience in a Lean environment and/or Lean 101 training desired
- Electronic assembly experience desired
Working Conditions:
- Depending on the assigned department, must be able to demonstrate the ability to lift up to 60 pounds and complete an audiogram test
- Those working in the Aerospace department must be able to pass a Vision, Color Vision, and Depth perception test
- 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
An 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. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the "EEO is the Law" poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
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