Crating Assembler (2nd Shift - $24.05/hr)

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.

Recognized by The Tennessean as one of the top Nashville area Workplaces, Lochinvar (A business unit of A. O. Smith) is a leading producer of energy-efficient boilers, water heaters, pool heaters and commercial package systems.  We focus solely on serving our customers and offer them a product that delivers unmatched quality, performance, and application flexibility.

Primary Function

The Assembler – Crating (2nd shift) builds wooden bases, pre-fabricated crates or boxes to be used on the assembly lines for completed products.  Also crates selected service orders, show units and other specialty products by performing the following duties.

We Offer

Regularly Scheduled Hours: Monday - Thursday; 3:30 pm - 2:00 am, OT as needed

Hourly Rate of Pay: $23.05/hour plus $1/hour shift differential ($24.05/hour total)

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 to qualify for bonus payments)

Benefits:  Climate controlled facility.  Medical, Dental, and vision 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.

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping of work area and the wood storage area and for the proper care and cleaning of the equipment.
• Reads production schedules, drawings, and other specifications, and inspects product to determine size and shape of container and materials to be used including types of support braces.
• Lays out dimensions on materials with fixtures, ruler, measuring tape, pencil.  Saws materials to size.  Assembles crate parts using the pre-fab fixtures using pneumatic nail or staple guns.
• Assembles and constructs wooden bases per the production schedule.
• Build crates for service orders, and tradeshow units.
• Attaches identification labels or stencils containing such information as shipping destination, weight, and type of product contained on crate.
• Repairs broken crates.
• Counts items to be packed to ensure compliance with shipping orders.
• Following all safety policies and guidelines.
• Timely reporting of production to the leader or supervisor.
• Following all quality procedures including control of the heat treated “HT” lumber usage.
• Assisting in inventory accuracy and minimization of scrap
• Responsible for the quality and quantity or work performed
• Assisting other departments to meet the company objectives

Qualifications

• HS Diploma and 1 year of related work experience
• Basic computer knowledge and navigation is helpful.  Ability to use electronic information.
• Demonstrates commitment, loyalty and positive attitude toward company values, goals, policies and practices.
• Experience and knowledge of the commercial boilers, water heaters and pool heaters a plus
• Ability to make logical decisions as to quality, customer service, time management. Good problem solving ability.
• Mechanical ability. Use of simple math and measuring tools.
• Good communication skills.
• Safety record, promotes a safe and organized work area.
• Ability to assist with other department functions.
• Must regularly lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 25 pounds; and frequently lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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.