Lead Assembler- 3rd Shift

Badger Meter•Racine, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Assembler is responsible for leading a team of assemblers over multiple product families. Duties include communicating with employees, management, and sales regarding daily assembly requirements and implementing safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.

Requirements

High School Degree/GED required
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
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.
Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in assembly/leadership desired
Lean 101 training preferred
Experience in a Lean environment preferred

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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