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Production Machine Operator

APCOM
Cookeville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 5/21/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Machine Operator position at APCOM?

Job Title: Machine Operator

Shift: 10 hr. Night Shift, Mon -Thurs 3:30p-2:00a

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:

Operator will initiate operations in accordance with customer requirements and monitor performance to optimize production processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Complete training and perform operator functions in accordance with required work instructions for the position.
  • Must be able to read, understand and run the production schedule
  • Must be able to work with automated machinery and have the ability to perform troubleshooting tasks in order to increase machine up time.
  • Must be willing to learn multiple operations and work in different areas as needed.
  • Must be capable of walking and/or standing for the entire shift
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Basic computer knowledge

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and frequent bending and reaching.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and with assistance

We Offer

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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.52 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • press machine: 1 year (Preferred)
  • tool & die: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19

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