Assembly Operator
Listed on 2026-07-03
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Manufacturing / Production
Assembly, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Assembly Operator I
Location(s):
Appleton, WI, US, 54914
Business Unit: NAWT
Workplace Setting:
Onsite
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.
The Assembly Operator is responsible for assembling small component parts used in water softener production. This role ensures components are assembled accurately, safely and efficiently according to established work instructions and quality standards.
Responsibilities- Assemble small water softener components following standard work instructions and visual aids
- Use hand tools and basic assembly equipment to complete tasks accurately
- Perform visual quality checks on parts during and after assembly
- Identify and report defective parts, quality issues or equipment concerns to the Team Lead
- Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality and safety standards
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe workstation in accordance with 5S guidelines
- Follow all plant and safety policies, work rules and PPE requirements
- Support other assembly or production areas as needed
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
- Manufacturing or assembly experience is a plus, but not required
High School Diploma or GED
Physical Requirements- Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and frequent bending and reaching.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
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.
Starting pay : $21.00/hr
Step 2 at 6 months: $22.05
Step 3 at 12 months: $22.80
ADA Statement & EEO StatementIn 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.
Nearest Major Market: Appleton
Nearest Secondary Market: Oshkosh
Job Segment: Wastewater, Water Treatment, HVAC, Engineering, Operations
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