Coater

A. O. Smith Corporation; McBee (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A. O. Smith Corporation in McBee, SC is looking for a Coater 1 for the First Shift to set up and operate thermal spray coating equipment. The role includes preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have a willingness to learn, attention to detail, and previous manufacturing experience is preferred. This position is onsite and offers a chance to train and grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new tasks and work as part of a team.
• Ability to read and understand basic measuring tools, diagrams, and drawings.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, change over, monitor, install and/or program thermal spray coating equipment.
• Obtain and prepare parts, equipment, tools and materials needed to complete tasks.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment, fixtures and tools per specifications.

Skills

Willingness to learn new tasks

Willingness to work overtime

Ability to read measuring tools

Ability to follow standard work instructions

Attention to detail and quality

Job description

Date: Apr 22, 2026

Location(s): McBee, SC, US, 29101

Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

Business Unit: NAWH

Hybrid, Onsite or Remote: Onsite

We have an immediate need for a Coater 1 for First Shift in our McBee, SC facility.

Responsibilities

• Set up, change over, monitor, install and/or program thermal spray coating equipment for painting and/or glassing products;


• Obtain and prepare parts, equipment, tools and materials needed to complete tasks;


• Sand and paint components per required safety, quality and production specifications;


• Provide direction, training and/or guidance to new employees as required;


• Maintain and calibrate equipment, fixtures and tools per specifications;


• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and organized condition and follow prescribed safety rules, quality requirements;


• Execute tests and trial coatings, etc. for development, implementation and process stability purposes;


• Store and properly identify finished units;


• Fill out paperwork related to production activity as required;


• Report problems with safety, quality, processes, equipment and materials to production lead or supervisor;


• Wear required PPE (steel-toed boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, and any additional PPE required for task being performed);


• Perform other duties and operate machinery as assigned by Supervisor/Team Leader.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn new tasks, cross-train, rotate and work as a part of a team;


• Willingness to work overtime as required depending on business need;


• Ability to read and understand basic measuring tools, diagrams and drawings;


• Ability to understand and follow standard work and work instructions;


• Ability to accept responsibility for work performed;


• Ability to perform repetitive work while paying attention to the detail and quality of work performed;


• Knowledge and skills to operate all required machines;


• Ability to receive on-the-job training;


• Previous manufacturing experience strongly preferred;


• Ability to follow all safety and quality policies and procedures.

Nearest Major Market: Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina