MultiCraft Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. A. O. Smith scores A on the Alion truth index.
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
Ashland City is home to A. O. Smith’s largest water heating manufacturing facility in the United States and manufactures over two million residential water heaters every year. The MultiCraft Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and installing production/manufacturing equipment. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed
We Offer
Regularly Scheduled Hours:
- Day Shift Opening - 7 am to 7:30 pm - Two Week Cycles (Continental) - 2 on / 2 off / 3 on / 2 off / 2 on / 3 off
Hourly Rate of Pay: Depends on experience in Maintenance
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)
Benefits: Discounted tool purchases available through company (must provide own tools and toolbox). Medical, Dental, and vision start on Day 1! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401k, tuition assistance, an on-site cafeteria, Wellness Clinic, and A. O. Smith Company merchandise store along with 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
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical and building components on industrial equipment plant wide and have basic knowledge of PLC’s and controls.
- Performs multi-craft tasks on all equipment and repair equipment breakdowns in a timely manner.
- Responsible for the safe output of quality cut-to-length steel.
- Maintain output to production standards while staying within acceptable scrap and rework standards.
- Work in a team oriented atmosphere with continuous improvement goals of achieving and maintaining a world-class production facility.
- This position requires continuous work near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals.
- The position requires frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, bending and kneeling.
- The position may require weekend and/or holiday work
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Required, Trade School Degree Preferred
- Knowledge of machine functions, equipment safety hazards, power source, stored energy, pinch points, etc.
- Must be proficient in hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, electrical and building maintenance tasks.
- Must also have a basic working knowledge of PLC’s and electrical controls and the ability to troubleshoot and repair as needed.
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Trade School Degree
Physical Requirements
- Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as steel-toe shoes/boots, ear and eye protection.
- The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and with assistance
- Variable hot and cold working environment.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
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.