Production Operator

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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• Adoption assistance: Not verified
• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Learning budget

Offered Verified - from the job posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Verification

Not verified checked Jun 13, 2026

Salary

$19-$21/hr Verified - from the job posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

Reported from DOL Form 5500 industry filing (not employer-specific)

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$61,842 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+1.9% - Slower

33% below the BLS role benchmark for operations aggregate.

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Company

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

Application

Cover letter

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Assessment

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Deadline

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About this role

Production Operator Ashland City, TN Production Operator Production Operator A. O. Smith - Ashland City, TN On-the-Spot Offers Available Meet the Recruiter: Tuesday or Thursday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 500 Tennessee Waltz Pkwy, Ashland City, TN 37015 Compensation & Benefits Starting pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour Comprehensive benefits effective Day 1, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus , paid in increments of $500 at 3, 6, and 12 months (subject to eligibility and attendance requirements). Additional benefits include company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan, tuition assistance, on-site cafeteria, Wellness Clinic, company store, and employee discounts on Aquasana water filtration products. Overview Voted a Top Workplace by The Tennessean , A. O. Smith is hiring for multiple Production Operator roles at our Ashland City manufacturing facility. This is an opportunity to grow your career with a global leader in water technology and manufacturing. Position Summary Production Operators support manufacturing operations at the largest residential water heater facility in the United States. This role involves hands-on production work in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. Key Responsibilities Assemble components per work instructions Perform robotic and/or manual welding Apply ceramic glass coatings Load/unload tanks from paint systems Operate hand tools (manual and automated) Set up and operate production equipment Follow safet

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