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.

Primary Function

The maintenance technician is essential to sustaining smooth, efficient production operations by ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing downtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on all manufacturing and facility equipment including spin welders, ultrasonic welders, PDI welders, carbon extruders, clamp machines, wrap machines, and tube cutting equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems across production equipment.
• Lead and support installation, commissioning, and relocation of equipment including electrical, HVAC, and air line connections.
• Maintain facility systems including electrical, HVAC, and compressed air distribution.
• Develop and sustain a preventive maintenance program and schedule.
• Support carbon changeovers and production transitions.
• Manage MRO inventory including ordering parts, tools, and maintaining stock levels.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and prevent equipment failures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including layout changes and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and production teams.
• Adhere to all safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Strong understanding of hydraulic pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems common with industrial machines
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience with equipment installation and facility systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; Associate degree or applicable certification preferred
• Vocational school or junior technical college training in applicable technical areas
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience; experience with pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and extrusion equipment preferred
• High school diploma or GED is required; Associate degree or applicable certification preferred
• Vocational school or junior technical college training in applicable technical areas
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience; experience with pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and extrusion equipment preferred

Education

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.

Hours: 1st shift- 7:00am- 3:30pm, Monday- Friday. Some OT required during the week and possible weekends.

Pay: Starting rate at $30.86/hr. with progressions $32.49/hr. after 6 months and $34.20 after 12 months

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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.