Machine Operator

Date: Oct 8, 2026

Location(s):

Franklin, TN, US, 37064

Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

Business Unit: NAWH

Workplace Setting: Onsite

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.

We Offer

Regularly Scheduled Hours: 2nd Shift (2:30pm - 11:00 pm) Monday - Friday, OT as needed

Pay: $21.29/hour (20.29/hour + 1.00/hour shift premium for hours worked = $21.29/hour)

Benefits Work in a climate controlled facility. Medical, Dental, and vision benefits start on Day 1! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401k, tuition assistance, and 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. #Appcast

Primary Function

The 2nd shift Operator position will initiate operations in accordance with customer requirements and monitor performance to optimize production processes.

Responsibilities

• Complete training and perform operator functions in accordance with required work instructions for the position.
• Must be able to read, understand and run the production schedule
• Must be able to work with automated machinery and have the ability to perform troubleshooting tasks in order to increase machine up time.
• Must be willing to learn multiple operations and work in different areas as needed.
• Must be capable of walking and/or standing for the entire shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and frequent bending and reaching.
• 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.

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