Tank Assembler (2Nd Shift - $22.25/Hr)

Company / Location Information

Water technology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, and, as a leading global water technology company, A. O. Smith Corporation is at the center of the trend. We are a $3.8 billion company with 148 years of history and employ more than 12,000 men and women globally. We have sales and distribution in more than 60 countries around the world. A. O. Smith is committed to continuous improvement, not just in its factories and its processes, but in its people.

Recognized by The Tennessean as one of the top Nashville area Workplaces, Lochinvar (a business unit of A. O. Smith) is the leading producer of energy-efficient boilers, water heaters, pool heaters and commercial package systems. We focus solely on serving our customers and have a solution for all your water heating needs, and because of this, have seen double digit company growth 35 of the past 37 years.

Primary Function

The Tank Assembler (2nd Shift) prepares pressure vessel materials for assembly through the set-up and operation of fabrication, coating, hydro testing, passivation, packaging and foaming equipment; assembles and completes water heater and storage tanks.

We Offer

Regularly Scheduled Hours: Monday - Thursday - 3:30pm - 2:00am

Hourly Rate of Pay: $21.25 + $1.00/hour shift premium ($22.25/hr total)

Sign On Bonus: $1500 ($500 after 3 months, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 12 months - must not be on a corrective action for attendance)

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.

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefit 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

• Responsible for safety, housekeeping, TPM of work area as well as quality and quantity of work performed
• Operate variety of saws and other cutting equipment to cut structural steel to proper length according to print or other specifications; operate drill press; check work using tape measure or other measuring device
• Set up and operates insulation equipment
• Test in-process and completed units for water leaks
• Operate forklift, cranes, and hoist to load, unload and transfer materials to and from machinery and work areas
• Position and attach tanks to bases
• Prepare tanks, tank parts, and water heater jackets for painting or applying rust inhibitive coating through the set-up and operation of equipment. Mix and check the paint to the proper mixture per set standard, thinners, and other rust inhibitive coating materials for use in paint spraying equipment. Remove, dispose, and replace filters in paint booths. Check general operation and condition including filters and manometer readings
• Build wooden bases, wood crates, and finished units to prepare for shipment
• Assemble or attach elements, gauges, pipes, installs fiberglass, wiring, sheet metal, control panels, solders copper pipe, use Tig welder, etc according to knowledge of unit being assembled or following blueprints, and work instructions. Cut probe holes for wiring and performs routing of electrical wiring of control panels
• Print labels and stickers and place appropriate warning, instruction, and specification stickers on units
• Fasten parts together with bolts, screws, rivets using pneumatic screw gun or other hand tools.
• Prepare completed pressure vessels for hydro-testing; set up and operate hydro testing equipment & blasting booth. Check sand blasted units for completeness

Qualifications

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• 3+ months related experience or training
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Must pass background check and drug screen
• Good communication skills