Production Associate - 2nd Shift 4X10s

Company: A.O. Smith
Location: Appleton
Posted on: March 9, 2026

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. At Water-Right, Inc., (A subsidiary of A. O. Smith) we are a water quality solutions provider with a complete line of products for a wide variety of applications. In addition to its advanced and innovative product solutions, Water-Right also has retail facilities Clean Water Centers located in Appleton and Oconomowoc, WI and a state-certified lab, Clean Water Testing, LLC, specializing in water analytical services . Primary Function Based at our Appleton, WI, location, the Production Associate (2nd Shift) will assemble 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. The Production Associate will have the skill set to work both accurately and complete tasks in a timely manner. We Offer Regularly Scheduled Hours: 2nd Shift - Monday - Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am Hourly Rate of Pay: $22.01/hr ($21.01/hr to start with an additional $1/hr shift differential for 2nd shift = $22.01) $23.17/hr ($22.17/hr after 6 months with an additional $1/hr shift differential for 2nd shift = $22.17) $24.34/hr ($23.34/hr after 12 months (with an additional $1/hr /hrshift differential for 2nd shift = $24.34) Benefits: Medical, Dental, and vision start on Day 1! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401k, tuition assistance, employee discounts on Aquasana water filtration products. We are a drug-free facility and require all employees to pass a drug screen and background check. Responsibilities Reading Bill of Materials Pick Parts from Multiple Locations Assemble Components Inventory control Shop clean up Quality control Drive fork lift Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Qualifications HS Diploma or GED required 6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Good attitude and team player Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs Ability to obtain a fork lift certification within 60 days of hire Measurement/mathematical skills Ability to multi-task and problem solve. We are a drug-free facility and require all employees to pass a drug screen and background check. Education High School Diploma or GED Physical Requirements The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds overhead and maneuver various parts weighting up to 50 lbs. 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. Appcast

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