Lead Assembler; 3rd Shift

Lead Assembler (3rd Shift)

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company dedicated to preserving and protecting the world’s most precious resource. With over 120 years of trusted solutions, we empower our customers to optimize their water delivery and use, maximize revenue, and reduce waste.

At Badger Meter, your work shapes a more sustainable future. We celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

As a hands‑on leader, you will guide a team in assembling high‑quality products, shaping processes, and ensuring excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Coordinate day‑to‑day operations by leading and directing employees to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads and staff to meet production schedules.
• Read and follow specifications and other instructions to build, assemble products, examine completed work for defects, and verify conformance to work orders.
• Provide a thorough technical understanding of production and assembly practices.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment, following prescribed safety procedures.
• Act as liaison and point of contact for general assembly and quality control questions.
• Train new employees and instruct existing employees on the proper use of equipment and tools.
• Communicate effectively with managers, planning, and customer service.
• Provide input to improve assembly processes with a focus on safety, quality, on‑time delivery, and cost.

• High school degree or GED required.
• Five or more years of experience in assembly and leadership desired.

• Experience in a Lean environment preferred.
• Experience with electronic assembly required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read prints and measure parts while maintaining a customer‑focused mentality.
• Ability to work extended hours and occasional weekend shifts as needed.

• Collaboration – work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Communication – convey information clearly and concisely to individuals or groups.
• Initiating Action – take prompt action to accomplish work goals and go beyond what is required.
• Work Standards – set high standards of performance for self and others, assuming responsibility and accountability for completing assignments.

• Work performed in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and complete an audiogram test.
• Vision, color vision, and depth perception tests required for aerospace department.
• Good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina required.
• Must wear personal protective gear most of the day.

• Competitive pay
• Annual bonus
• Eligible for annual pay increases
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• 15 days paid time off + 11 paid holidays
• Retirement contributions: 25¢ for every dollar up to 7%, plus an additional 5% match.
• Access to a certified financial planner at no cost.
• Employee assistance program, basic group life insurance, short term disability, and more.
• Educational assistance – tuition reimbursement up to $5,250.
• Voluntary benefits: 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. Badger Meter considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For more information about equal‑opportunity rights, please view the federal EEO posters at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state or local disability laws, providing reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with a disability unless doing so would create undue hardship.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

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