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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
McBee, SC
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

A.O. Smith is hiring a Coater. A.O. Smith is seeking a Coater 1 for the first shift at its McBee, SC facility. The role involves setting up and operating thermal spray coating equipment, preparing parts, sanding and painting components, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Key focus areas include Set up, change over, monitor, install and program thermal spray coating equipment for painting and glassing products, Obtain and prepare parts, equipment, tools and materials needed to complete tasks, and Sand and paint components per required safety, quality and production specifications.

Successful candidates bring Work Overtime As Required and Previous Manufacturing Experience. Important skills include Learn New Tasks, Cross-Train, Rotate, Collaboration, Read Basic Measuring Tools, and Understand Basic Measuring Tools. Preferred (not required): Set Up Thermal Spray Coating Equipment, Change Over Thermal Spray Coating Equipment, Monitor Thermal Spray Coating Equipment, and Install Thermal Spray Coating Equipment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Learn New TasksCross-TrainRotateCollaborationRead Basic Measuring ToolsUnderstand Basic Measuring ToolsRead DiagramsUnderstand DiagramsRead DrawingsUnderstand DrawingsUnderstand Standard WorkFollow Work InstructionsAccept Responsibility for Work PerformedPerform Repetitive WorkAttention to DetailOperate All Required MachinesReceive on-the-Job TrainingFollow Safety PoliciesFollow Quality PoliciesFollow Safety ProceduresFollow Quality ProceduresSet Up Thermal Spray Coating EquipmentChange Over Thermal Spray Coating EquipmentMonitor Thermal Spray Coating EquipmentInstall Thermal Spray Coating EquipmentProgram Thermal Spray Coating EquipmentObtain PartsPrepare PartsObtain EquipmentPrepare EquipmentObtain ToolsPrepare ToolsObtain MaterialsPrepare MaterialsSand ComponentsPaint ComponentsProvide Direction to New EmployeesProvide Training to New EmployeesProvide Guidance to New EmployeesMaintain EquipmentCalibrate EquipmentMaintain FixturesCalibrate FixturesMaintain ToolsCalibrate ToolsMaintain Work AreaExecute TestsExecute Trial CoatingsStore Finished UnitsIdentify Finished UnitsRead Measuring ToolsAccept ResponsibilityQuality of WorkOperate Required MachinesOn-the-Job Training

Qualifications

Work Overtime as RequiredPrevious Manufacturing Experience

Full job description

Coater

Date: Aug 16, 2026

Location(s):

McBee, SC, US, 29101

Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

Business Unit: NAWH

Workplace Setting: Onsite

We have an immediate need for aCoater 1forFirstShiftin our McBee, SC facility. This position will be responsible for a number of job duties, including (but not limited to):

Responsibilities:

  • Set up, change over, monitor, install and/or program thermal spray coating equipment for painting and/or glassing products;

  • Obtain and prepare parts, equipment, tools and materials needed to complete tasks;

  • Sand and paint components per required safety, quality and production specifications;

  • Provide direction, training and/or guidance to new employees as required;

  • Maintain and calibrate equipment, fixtures and tools per specifications;

  • Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and organized condition and follow prescribed safety rules, quality requirements;

  • Execute tests and trial coatings, etc. for development, implementation and process stability purposes;

  • Store and properly identify finished units;

  • Fill out paperwork related to production activity as required;

  • Report problems with safety, quality, processes, equipment and materials to production lead or supervisor;

  • Wear required PPE (steel-toed boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, and any additional PPE required for task being performed);

  • Perform other duties and operate machinery as assigned by Supervisor/Team Leader.

Requirements:

  • Willingness to learn new tasks, cross-train, rotate and work as a part of a team;

  • Willingness to work overtime as required depending on business need;

  • Ability to read and understand basic measuring tools, diagrams and drawings;

  • Ability to understand and follow standard work and work instructions;

  • Ability to accept responsibility for work performed;

  • Ability to perform repetitive work while paying attention to the detail and quality of work performed;

  • Knowledge and skills to operate all required machines;

  • Ability to receive on-the-job training;

  • Previous manufacturing experience strongly preferred;

  • Ability to follow all safety and quality policies and procedures;

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