• Industrial Controls ElectronicTechnician

    AO Smith (Ashland City, TN)


    Industrial Controls ElectronicTechnician

     

    Date: Apr 15, 2025

    Location(s):

    Ashland City, TN, US, 37015

     

    Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

     

    Company / Location Information

     
     

    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. AnIndustrial Controls Electronic Technician - D Shiftwill troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic components on industrial equipment plant wide.

     

    We Offer

     

    Regularly Scheduled Hours: Overnight Shift Opening (D Shift) - 7 pm to 7:30 am - Two Week Cycles (Continental) - 2 on / 2 off / 3 on / 2 off / 2 on / 3 off

     

    Hourly Rate of Pay: Up to 37.32/hr depending on experience ($1 shift differential plus up to $36.32/hr)

     

    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

    + Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic components on industrial equipment plant wide

    + Perform electrical tasks on all equipment and repair equipment breakdowns in a timely manner

    + Use general knowledge and abilities to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment

    + Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor

    Qualifications

    + HS Diploma or GED required; additional courses or training in electronic industrial controls preferred

    + Five years of experience in industrial maintenance or similar environment, or combination of education/experience

    + Knowledge of machine functions, equipment safety hazards, power source, stored energy, pinch points, ect.

    + Must be proficient in connecting to, communicating with, and general use of various PLC platforms

    + Excellent understanding of machine function logic and ability to troubleshoot various PLC type programming

    + In-depth understanding of control circuitry on all levels, such as burner controls VFDs and DC drives

    + Must have ability to read and troubleshoot with the use of electrical drawings and schematics

     

    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.

     

    Nearest Major Market:Nashville