Quality Tech I- 2nd Shift

A.O. Smith; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits start

401K with company match

Tuition assistance

Uniforms provided

Life insurance

Job summary

A. O. Smith’s Lochinvar unit in Lebanon, TN seeks an inspector to test units for fit, form and function, document defects, and perform in-process audits. You will work with engineers and quality personnel to identify issues and help improve line production and product quality.

The role emphasizes thorough inspections, correct labeling, and adherence to safety standards while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Manufacturing experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, drawings, and specs.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Basic shop math and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing and troubleshooting of completed units for quality compliance.
• Verify BOM part numbers, quantities, and locations on work orders.
• Attach quality test labels and document results.
• Inspect assemblies during manufacturing and suggest modifications to meet standards.
• Support quality inquiries using drawings, procedures, and work instructions.
• Assist team in improving line production and quality workmanship.

Skills

Quality inspection

Manufacturing experience

Measuring tools

Reading blueprints

Safety procedures

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Tape measures

Voltmeters

Job description

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.RecognizedbyThe Tennesseanas one of the top Nashville area Workplaces, Lochinvar (A business unit of A. O. Smith)is a leading producer of energy-efficient boilers, water heaters, pool heaters and commercial package systems. We focus solely on serving our customers and offer them a product that delivers unmatched quality, performance, and application flexibility.

We Offer

Lochinvar takes care of our people- because they power everything we do!

Lochinvar in Lebanon, TN- a buisness unit of A.O. Smith.
As a business unit of A.O. Smith you can expect the following benefits:

• Growth-focused environment with advancement opportunities
• Climate-controlled facility
• Diverse positions provide opportunity to gain broad experience and develop deep industry knowledge.
• Company provided uniforms
• Benefits- medical, dental, vision etc. start DAY 1!
• 401K Program with company match
• 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.

Primary Function

Primarily responsible for testing each unit for fit, form and function. Verifies correct manufacturing processes are adhered to. Documents all final defect data and performs in process audits on the line as the units are being constructed. The inspector will trouble-shoot any malfunctioning unit and assist in making the necessary repairs. Works with other inspectors, engineers and quality personnel to identify and resolve potential customer issues. Also works as a team member in the assembly area to perform operations to improve line production and quality. Responsible for conducting effective product and subassembly inspections while participating in interdepartmental activities to support quality improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functional testing / troubleshooting of completed units for compliance to all quality standards including fit, form and function, including documentation of all assembly and test results.
• Verifies the information on the work order header is correct such as BOM part numbers, quantities, and consuming locations. Follows procedures to see that info gets corrected.
• Attaches quality test labels.
• May crate or box completed units and attach shipping labels.
• Inspect assemblies/subassemblies, and processes during all phases of manufacturing while identifying differences between establishment standards and actual production and suggest modifications to conform to standards.
• Provide quality support on quality-related inquiries using database, drawings, procedures, and work instructions.
• Inspect along the assembly lines and help identify and correct errors in process.
• Responsible for staying current with the latest Engineering design requirements and ensuring that any changes in manufacturing are verified correct.
• Monitor the Preventive Maintenance of quality measurement tools throughout the production area.
• Reports serious and repetitive quality problems and suggests root cause solutions to the supervisor.
• Responsible for the identification and reporting of general safe practices.
• Responsible for proper care and cleaning of the equipment, following all safety policies and guidelines and maintaining the area's organization and housekeeping.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy of raw materials in the area and assists with cycle counting.
• Assists other team members with their operations to improve efficiency, line balance and quality workmanship.
• May be required to perform production assembly operations as needed and directed by the supervisor on a temporary or permanent basis.
• Performs all other and any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent
• Manufacturing experience required
• Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge and navigation is required.
• Must be able to use measuring equipment such as rulers, tape measures, calipers, voltmeters.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, bills of material, blueprints, drawings, technical documents, and statistical charts. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers, suppliers, ASME Authorized Inspectors, IAS (AGA/CGA) agents, and representatives of similar organizations. Clear verbal communication is essential.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic shop mathematics and apply statistical process control techniques. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to use fractions and decimals.
• Ability to collect and research data, use intuition and experience to complement data, gather and analyze information skillfully, shares expertise with others, responds well to questions, writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, supports everyone's efforts to succeed, monitors transition and evaluated / reports results, displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgments, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process, makes timely decisions, uses time efficiently, accepts responsibility for own actions, demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, monitors own work to ensure quality, observes safety procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, uses equipment and materials properly, able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events, willingness to work overtime or weekend hours as requested by supervisor as long as proper prior notice is given, volunteers readily, follows instructions and responds to management's directions, is consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, arrives at meetings and appointments on time, meets challenges with resourcefulness, and generates suggestions for improving work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently (Performed one-third (1/3) of the shift (2 hours- half of the shift) twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Constantly (Performed over two-thirds (2/3) of the shift or more (over half the shift) standing and walking for entire shift; bending; reaching; Climbing; using ladders; Using hands to finger, handle, feel; reaching with hands/arms; talk, hear and smell. Ability to lift & carry 50 lbs. Use of pulsating, vibrating, and/or wrenching hand tools (air, pneumatic, etc._ to complete tasks.
• Occasionally(Performed under one-third (1/3) of the shift (anything under 2 hours of the shift) ) sit; balance; Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Vision Requirements: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• PPE Requirements: Must be physically able to use department appropriate PPE.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Loud noises and limited exposure to dust and fumes.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as steel-toe shoes/boots, ear and eye protection.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20pounds overhead and maneuver various parts weighting up to 50 lbs.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and with assistance
• Use of wrenching, impacting, and/or vibrating tools (manual and automatic) is required occasionally for extended periods of time.
• Variable hot and cold working environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

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.