--- title: Production Associate at A. O. Smith in Appleton, WI description: A. O. Smith is hiring for the Production Associate role in Appleton, WI. Pays $23.07 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/production-associate-at-a-o-smith-01a1396d-f400-7643-a8df-19db98221f66 date: 2026-11-15T18:15:29Z og_description: Join A. O. Smith as Production Associate in Appleton, WI. Pays $23.07 per hour. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/siaigb.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [A. O. Smith](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/a-o-smith?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Appleton, WI | | **Salary** | $23.07/hr | | **Posted** | Nov 15, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** A. O. Smith sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 9 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for A. O. Smith. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $35,000 – $47,000 a year (median $42,000). ## Description ## 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 This production associate position's primary duties are assembling residential water treatment systems. The successful candidate will be able to accurately work from a bill of materials to determine required media and components. The candidate will be trained and work all phases of the assembly line to include tank filling, final assembly, and packaging. Successful candidate will have the skill set to work both accurately and complete tasks in a timely manner. ## We Offer **Sign on bonus for this position: $500 at 90 days. $500 at 6 months, $500 at 12 months.** **Pay**: $21.85, bump to $23.07 after 6 months and then to $24.28 at a year. Additional $1/hour shift differential for working 2nd shift hours. **Hours:** M-F 2nd shift 2-10:30pm 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. ## Responsibilities \- Reading Bill of Materials \- Pick Parts from Multiple Locations \- Assemble Components \- Inventory control \- Shop clean up \- Quality control \- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. Mainly 1-2 days a week when filling water softeners ## Qualifications \- Good Attitude – Team Player \- Ability to obtain a Fork Lift Certification within 60 days of hire \- High school diploma or equivalent ## Education High School Diploma or GED ## Physical Requirements - The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds overhead and maneuver various parts weighting up to 50 lbs. ## 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. ## Skills - Bill Of Materials - Water Treatment - Packaging ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance ## Related - [More jobs at A. O. 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