Assembly Operator

A.O. Smith; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A. O. Smith is seeking an Assembly Operator for the 1st shift in Wisconsin.

You will assemble water softener components, use hand tools, and perform quality checks to ensure safety and efficiency. The role emphasizes standard work instructions, 5S practices, and adherence to safety rules. Ideal candidates will follow written and verbal directions, handle repetitive tasks, show good attention to detail, and maintain a reliable attendance record.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Good attention to detail.
• Manufacturing or assembly experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assembles small water softener components following standard work instructions and visual aids.
• Uses hand tools and basic assembly equipment to complete tasks accurately.
• Performs visual quality checks on parts during and after assembly.
• Identifies and reports defective parts, quality issues or equipment concerns to the Team Lead.
• Meets daily production goals while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe workstation in accordance with 5S guidelines.
• Follows all plant and safety policies, work rules and PPE requirements.
• Supports other assembly or production areas as needed.

Skills

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Dependable attendance

Manufacturing experience a plus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Assembly Operator

1st Shift

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

1. Assemble small water softener components following standard work instructions and visual aids
2. Use hand tools and basic assembly equipment to complete tasks accurately
3. Perform visual quality checks on parts during and after assembly
4. Identify and report defective parts, quality issues or equipment concerns to the Team Lead
5. Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality and safety standards
6. Maintain a clean, organized and safe workstation in accordance with 5S guidelines
7. Follow all plant and safety policies, work rules and PPE requirements
8. Support other assembly or production areas as needed

Qualifications:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Good attention to detail
• Manufacturing or assembly experience is a plus, but not required

Education

• 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.

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.

Starting pay : $21.00/hr

Step 2 at 6 months: $22.05

Step 3 at 12 months: $22.80

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.