Production Associate

A. O. Smith Corporation; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water treatment technology seeks a Production Associate in Appleton. The role involves assembling water treatment systems, quality control, and ensuring timely production. Candidates must possess strong communication and measurement skills, with a high school diploma or GED preferred. Competitive compensation and benefits included.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Company-sponsored life insurance

Retirement security savings plan

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and basic computer knowledge are essential.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Experience in teamwork and problem-solving is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble residential water treatment systems based on bills of materials.
• Perform inventory control, quality checks, and shop cleanup.
• Work all phases of the assembly line efficiently.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Measurement/mathematical skills

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to work independently or on a team

Ability to multi-task and problem solve

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Date: Jun 12, 2025

Location(s):

Appleton, WI, US, 54914

Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

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

This production associate position's primary duties are assembling residential water treatment systems. The successful candidate will be able to accurately work from a bill of materials to determine required media and components. The candidate will be trained and work all phases of the assembly line to include tank filling, final assembly, and packaging. Successful candidate will have the skill set to work both accurately and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Reading Bill of Materials

• Pick Parts from Multiple Locations
• Assemble Components
• Inventory control
• Shop clean up
• Quality control
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Measurement/mathematical skills
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to use electronic information.
• Ability to work independently or on a team
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
  
  

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

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

Job Segment: Wastewater, Water Treatment, HVAC, QC, Engineering, Operations, Quality

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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