MultiCraft Technician

Date: Sep 11, 2025

Location(s):

Ashland City, TN, US, 37015

Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

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:

Night Shift Opening - 7 pm to 7:30 am - Two Week Cycles (Continental) - 2 on / 2 off / 3 on / 2 off / 2 on / 3 off

Hourly Rate of Pay: Depends on experience in Maintenance

Sign On Bonus Opportunity: $1500 ($500 after 3 months, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 12 months - must not be on a corrective action for attendance)

Benefits: Discounted tool purchases available through company (must provide own tools and toolbox). Medical, Dental, and vision start on Day 1! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401k, tuition assistance, an on-site cafeteria, Wellness Clinic, and A. O. Smith Company merchandise store along with 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.

Primary Function

Ashland City is home to A. O. Smith’s largest water heating manufacturing facility in the United States and manufactures over two million residential water heaters every year. The MultiCraft Maintenance Technician (Overnight Shift) is responsible for repairing and installing production/manufacturing equipment. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical and building components on industrial equipment plant wide and have basic knowledge of PLC’s and controls.
Performs multi-craft tasks on all equipment and repair equipment breakdowns in a timely manner.
Responsible for the safe output of quality cut-to-length steel.
Maintain output to production standards while staying within acceptable scrap and rework standards.
Work in a team oriented atmosphere with continuous improvement goals of achieving and maintaining a world-class production facility.
This position requires continuous work near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals.
The position requires frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, bending and kneeling.
The position may require weekend and/or holiday work

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Required, Trade School Degree Preferred
Knowledge of machine functions, equipment safety hazards, power source, stored energy, pinch points, etc.
Must be proficient in hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, electrical and building maintenance tasks.
Must also have a basic working knowledge of PLC’s and electrical controls and the ability to troubleshoot and repair as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade School Degree

Physical Requirements

Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as steel-toe shoes/boots, ear and eye protection.
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
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.