Press Operator

A. O. Smith Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Company-sponsored life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A.O. Smith Corp. is seeking a Press Operator to support production lines at our facility in McBee, SC.

You will initiate operations per the production schedule, monitor machine performance and make adjustments to optimize uptime and quality. The role requires basic computer skills, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work onsite with occasional varying shifts. Prior experience with automated equipment is a plus, and training will be provided to operate multiple processes safely

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete training and perform operator functions in accordance with required work instructions for the position.
• Must be able to read, understand and run the production schedule
• Must be able to work with automated machinery and have the ability to perform troubleshooting tasks in order to increase machine up time.
• Must be willing to learn multiple operations and work in different areas as needed.
• Must be capable of walking and/or standing for the entire shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Press Operator

Date: Aug 12, 2026

Location(s):

McBee, SC, US, 29101

Business Unit: NAWH

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

Operator will initiate operations in accordance with customer requirements and monitor performance to optimize production processes

Responsibilities

• Complete training and perform operator functions in accordance with required work instructions for the position.
• Must be able to read, understand and run the production schedule
• Must be able to work with automated machinery and have the ability to perform troubleshooting tasks in order to increase machine up time.
• Must be willing to learn multiple operations and work in different areas as needed.
• Must be capable of walking and/or standing for the entire shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and frequent bending and reaching.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and with assistance

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefit 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.

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Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
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