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Production Associate

Appleton, WI · On-site

$21/hr

O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to ... Primary Function The Production Associate will assemble residential water treatment systems. The ...

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Production Associate

Appleton, WI · On-site

$21/hr

O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to ... Primary Function The Production Associate will assemble residential water treatment systems. The ...

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Production Operator

Ashland City, TN · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Production Operator Production Operator A. O. Smith - Ashland City, TN On-the-Spot Offers Available Meet the Recruiter: Tuesday or Thursday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 500 Tennessee Waltz Pkwy, Ashland City ...

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MultiCraft Maintenance Technician

Ashland City, TN · On-site

$28.25 - $34.50/hr

O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ...

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Materials

Lebanon, TN · On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

A. O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers ...

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Fabrication Shop Assembler

Lebanon, TN · On-site

A. O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers ...

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MultiCraft Maintenance Technician

Ashland City, TN · On-site

$28.25 - $34.50/hr

O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ...

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Production Supervisor

Ashland City, TN · On-site

Production Supervisor Date: Jul 18, 2026 Location(s): Ashland City, TN, US, 37015 Company ... A. O. Smith Corporation Business Unit: NAWH Workplace Setting: Onsite Company / Location ...

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Fabrication Shop Assembler

Lebanon, TN

A. O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers ...

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Do workers at A. O. Smith get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
81% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Does A. O. Smith pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
61% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

At A. O. Smith, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
46% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.

Is the health insurance from A. O. Smith affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
89% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and February 2026.

Do people get paid time off at A. O. Smith?

Most people get paid time off work.
93% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 91% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do workers at A. O. Smith worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do A. O. Smith workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it for A. O. Smith workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
60% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at A. O. Smith?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do A. O. Smith managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
95% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do jobs at A. O. Smith spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
10% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at A. O. Smith?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
35% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is working at A. O. Smith good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
69% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do people at A. O. Smith feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at A. O. Smith get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
74% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is it stressful to work at A. O. Smith?

Some people feel stressed out here.
66% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at A. O. Smith enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
76% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at A. O. Smith recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at A. O. Smith?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
34% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people get support to advance at A. O. Smith?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 46% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people think A. O. Smith’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
82% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how A. O. Smith is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
37% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
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Production Associate

A.O. Smith

Appleton, WI • On-site

$21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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A. O. Smith rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

303rd of 486 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

We Offer

2nd shift Monday- Thursday, 3:30pm-2am, OT as necessary Beginning August 31, 2026 the shift will change to M-F 2:30pm to 11pm

Pay: $ 21.00/hr. a bump to $22.05 at 6 months, and then to $22.80 after 1 year. There is an additional $1 shift differential for working 2nd shift.

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

Primary Function

The Production Associate will assemble residential water treatment systems. The successful candidate will be able to accurately work from a bill of materials to determine required media and components. The candidate will be trained and work all phases of the assembly line to include tank filling, final assembly, and packaging. The Production Associate will have the skill set to work both accurately and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

  • Reading Bill of Materials
  • Pick Parts from Multiple Locations
  • Assemble Components
  • Inventory control
  • Shop clean up
  • Quality control
  • Drive a forklift
  • Ability to lift up to 30lb for some position and 50 lbs. for others

Qualifications

  • HS Diploma or GED required
  • 6+ months of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Good attitude and team player
  • Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs
  • Measurement/mathematical skills
  • Ability to multi-task and problem solve

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Company Description

As a global leader, A. O. Smith prides itself on applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to water technology products marketed worldwide. The company focuses heavily on new product development, global expansion, strategic acquisitions and partnerships to achieve this goal.
The company was founded in 1874 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where it is still headquartered today. A. O. Smith employs approximately 11,500 individuals at operations in the United States, Bangladesh, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom. We also have sales and distribution in more than 60 countries around the world.

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