Assembler I

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.

Based at our Tucson, AZ, location, the  Assembler (1st 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 Assembler will have the skill set to work both accurately and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Primary Function

Responsible for performing tasks involved in the production of Water Heaters in a safe and efficient manner. Operates, tends, stops, and cleans machines, assemble finished product, inspect work performed to ensure highest quality finished product.

Regularly Scheduled Hours:  1st Shift - Monday through Friday; 7:00 am – 3:30 pm CST

Hourly Rate of Pay:

• $17.87/hr to start 

• $18.59 after 6 months

• Additional increase based on approve 2026 pay structure at 12 months

Responsibilities

• Reading Bill of Materials

• Pick Parts from Multiple Locations

• Assemble Components

• Inventory control

• Shop clean up

• Quality control

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs
• Ability to obtain a fork lift certification within 60 days of hire
• 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.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and with 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.