2nd or 3rd Shift Assembler

A. O. Smith Corp.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement savings plan

Disability programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A. O. Smith Corp. in Appleton, Wisconsin, is seeking a 2nd or 3rd Shift Assembler to assemble and program water softener and filter control valves.

You will work from a bill of materials, download valve configuration files, and perform RF scanning to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.

This role requires quick thinking, issue identification, and safe multitasking. Training starts on the 2nd shift (4×10, 12:30pm–11pm), with flexible start times after 30 days; ideal 2–10pm, or 3rd shift.

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Minimum 6 months related experience.

Responsibilities

• Reading Bill of Materials
• Picking parts from multiple locations
• Assembling components
• Download programs
• Inventory control
• Cleanup of production
• Quality control
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Independent/teamwork

6 months related experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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2nd or 3rd Shift Assembler

Date: Jul 28, 2026

Location(s): Appleton, WI, US, 54914

Business Unit: NAWT

Workplace Setting: Onsite

Company / Location Information

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.

Primary Function

The Valve Programmer’s primary duties include assembling and programming water softener and filter control valves. The role requires working from a bill of materials, performing computer tasks such as downloading valve configuration files and RF scanning, and completing work accurately and efficiently.

Employees must think quickly, identify issues, and safely manage multiple tasks.

Schedule: Training: 2nd shift Monday - Thu - 4X10 12:30pm-11pm. After min of 30 days training, flexible with arranged start time after 2pm. Ideal 2-10pm, but could also work 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Reading Bill of Materials
• Picking parts from multiple locations
• Assembling components
• Download programs
• Inventory control
• Cleanup of production
• Quality control
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Minimum 6 months related experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

We Offer

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Appleton
Nearest Secondary Market: Oshkosh
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