Quality Technician

Badger Meter•Racine, WI

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About The Position

The Quality Control Technician tests and inspects electronic and mechanical products at various stages of production and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain product quality and reliability. The role supports receiving inspection, production quality control, product testing, and the review and documentation of non-conforming materials and corrective actions.

Requirements

Strong technical aptitude.
Basic computer skills.
0–1+ years of experience in a mechanical or quality inspection role desired.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a quality field or a related degree.
Experience with an optical comparator, CMM, PC-DMIS, SPC, and GD&T.

Responsibilities

Oversee receiving inspection, inspecting received goods accurately and promptly to meet divisional production needs.
Select products for testing at specific production stages, including first-piece inspection, in-process control, find control, and product testing, for dimensions, performance, mechanical, electrical, chemical, aesthetic, and functional qualities.
Record inspection test data and apply statistical quality control and CPK analysis.
Evaluate received-goods data and write reports validating or identifying deviations from existing prints or standards.
Recommend modifications to quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within equipment capability.
Set up and perform destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.
Maintain non-conforming material review and Supplier Corrective Action data to ensure timely, accurate disposition of non-conforming material and documentation of supplier discrepancies.
Consult with, advise, and train production employees so quality work instructions and system procedures are understood, followed, and documented.
Process internal corrective actions from manufacturing and assembly departments.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Annual bonus.
Eligible for annual pay increases.
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
15 days of paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
Retirement plan contribution match of 25 cents per employee-contributed dollar, up to 7% of eligible compensation.
Company contribution of 5% of eligible compensation to a Defined Contribution account annually.
Access to a certified financial planner at no cost.
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program, basic group life insurance, short-term disability, and other benefits.
Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250.
Voluntary additional life insurance, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.