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Quality Tech I- 2nd Shift

A. O. Smith · Tennessee

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Level
Technician
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Quality
Industry
Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level quality role at A. O. Smith (industrial) in Tennessee.

Tools it names
Root cause, SPC, Assembly lines, Time studies

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$73k.

Median of the low and high ends of 29 live postings that list pay, out of 498 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 10 other live quality postings in Tennessee.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 55%
  • ✓ Root cause 55%
  • ✓ SPC 45%
  • Lean 27%
  • ISO 9001 27%
  • PPAP 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, Time studies, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Perform all functional testing / troubleshooting of completed units for compliance to all quality standards including fit, form and function, including documentation of all assembly and test results.
  • ◆Verifies the information on the work order header is correct such as BOM part numbers, quantities, and consuming locations. Follows procedures to see that info gets corrected.
  • ◆Attaches quality test labels.
  • ◆May crate or box completed units and attach shipping labels.
  • ◆Inspect assemblies/subassemblies, and processes during all phases of manufacturing while identifying differences between establishment standards and actual production and suggest modifications to conform to standards.
  • ◆Provide quality support on quality-related inquiries using database, drawings, procedures, and work instructions.
  • ◆Inspect along the assembly lines and help identify and correct errors in process.
  • ◆Responsible for staying current with the latest Engineering design

requirements

and ensuring that any changes in manufacturing are verified correct.

  • ✓Monitor the Preventive Maintenance of quality measurement tools throughout the production area.
  • ✓Reports serious and repetitive quality problems and suggests root cause solutions to the supervisor.
  • ✓Responsible for the identification and reporting of general safe practices.
  • ✓Responsible for proper care and cleaning of the equipment, following all safety policies and guidelines and maintaining the area’s organization and housekeeping.
  • ✓Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy of raw materials in the area and assists with cycle counting.
  • ✓Assists other team members with their operations to improve efficiency, line balance and quality workmanship.
  • ✓May be required to perform production assembly operations as needed and directed by the supervisor on a temporary or permanent basis.
  • ✓Performs all other and any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

  • ✓High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent
  • ✓Manufacturing experience required
  • ✓Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge and navigation is required.
  • ✓Must be able to use measuring equipment such as rulers, tape measures, calipers, voltmeters.
  • ✓Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, bills of material, blueprints, drawings, technical documents, and statistical charts. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers, suppliers, ASME Authorized Inspectors, IAS (AGA/CGA) agents, and representatives of similar organizations. Clear verbal communication is essential.
  • ✓Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic shop mathematics and apply statistical process control techniques. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to use fractions and decimals.
  • ✓Ability to collect and research data, use intuition and experience to complement data, gather and analyze information skillfully, shares expertise with others, responds well to questions, writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, supports everyone’s efforts to su
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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.Recognized by The Tennessean as one of the top Nashville area Workplaces, Lochinvar (A business unit of A. O. Smith) is a leading producer of energy-efficient boilers, water heaters, pool heaters and commercial package systems. We focus solely on serving our customers and offer them a product that delivers unmatched quality, performance, and application flexibility.

We Offer

Lochinvar takes care of our people- because they power everything we do!

Lochinvar in Lebanon, TN- a buisness unit of A.O. Smith.

As a business unit of A.O. Smith you can expect the following benefits

  • •Growth-focused environment with advancement opportunities
  • •Climate-controlled facility
  • •Diverse positions provide opportunity to gain broad experience and develop deep industry knowledge.
  • •Company provided uniforms
  • •Benefits- medical, dental, vision etc. start DAY 1!
  • •401K Program with company match
  • •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.

Primary Function

Primarily responsible for testing each unit for fit, form and function. Verifies correct manufacturing processes are adhered to. Documents all final defect data and performs in process audits on the line as the units are being constructed. The inspector will trouble-shoot any malfunctioning unit and assist in making the necessary repairs. Works with other inspectors, engineers and quality personnel to identify and resolve potential customer issues. Also works as a team member in the assembly area to perform operations to improve line production and quality. Responsible for conducting effective product and subassembly inspections while participating in interdepartmental activities to support quality improvement efforts.

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