Maintenance Apprentice

About Us

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.

Our culture is grounded in respect, integrity, and a dedication to being a good citizen in the communities we serve. We strive to be a great place to work, and we continuously emphasize innovation while preserving the good name we have built over time. 

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in paid, hands‑on maintenance training under the guidance of experienced mentors

• Rotate through multiple maintenance areas to gain broad technical exposure

• Learn and apply skills in: – Workplace safety – Equipment operation and troubleshooting – Industrial electricity (AC/DC circuits, motor controls) – Hydraulics and pneumatics – Welding – Mechanical power applications – Lubrication and preventative maintenance – Print reading, mechanical drawing, and machine tool practices – Product Data Management (PDM) technologies

• Attend required classroom instruction at NETC (minimum one class per semester; 576 total hours)

• Demonstrate proficiency in all required competencies and complete evaluations every six months

• Maintain accurate training documentation and meet all program expectations 

What You Will Learn

• How to safely operate, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial machinery

• Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems used in manufacturing

• Welding fundamentals and machine tool practices

• How to read prints, schematics, and technical diagrams

• Preventative and predictive maintenance techniques

• Real‑world problem‑solving in a fast‑paced production environment

• Professional communication, teamwork, and technical documentation 

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.