Production Set-Up

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

Set up Operator will initiate operations in accordance with customer requirements and monitor performance to optimize production processes.  
Operator will be expected to learn multiple setup positions to help support the department while others are out and the cross-training program
 

Responsibilities

1. Employee must have good job performance and attendance.
2. Must be a self-starter, well organized, able to work both independently and as a team member, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Responsible for all aspects of safety, quality, production and preventative maintenance in their area of responsibility.
4. Must be able to read and work from a production schedule.
5. Must be able to read blueprints.
6. Will be required to participate in continued education and training sessions, as job requires.
7. Set up equipment and train operators in the correct set up and operation of said equipment. 
8. Must be able to comprehend schedule and required outputs for day production activities, including working with key members of other functional areas.
9. Must possess and represent the organization with strong leadership, communication and teambuilding skills.
10. Become familiar with APCOM’s product specifications and the quality standards, including assisting in the development and upkeep of operating procedures for process and equipment. 
11. Comply with all the safety, quality, and procedure requirements as noted in the applicable Work Instructions.
12. Must be capable of understanding and practicing the safety requirements of equipment and assuming the safety of self and others around the equipment.
13. Will be able to use APCOM’s computer system to obtain necessary production information.
14. Will be responsible for troubleshooting minor problems associated with all machines.
15. Must be capable of walking/standing/sitting for entire shift.
16. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
17. Other duties as assigned
     

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical certification 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.

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.