Lab Technician
Company: A.O. Smith
Location: Mountain Home
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
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 Provide support and input to
Engineering team in the evaluation, development of new products.
Provide leadership and training for new Lab Techs. Work with
Engineering team to develop and test machinery and equipment by
performing the following duties. Responsibilities Review project
instructions and prints to ascertain test specifications,
procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem
and possible solution. Set up, assist and test units per diagrams
and instructions to investigate design proposals for improving
equipment performance or other factors and to obtain data for
development, standardization and quality assurance. Observe and
record results relevant to testing and evaluation. Build prototypes
and test equipment per drawings. Log and distribute copies of
results to Engineering and file. Responsible for safe practices and
professional appearance of the work area. Gain a thorough working
knowledge of other ANSI, UL, and EC standards. Properly use and
service all lab equipment (both test and prototype development).
Provide guidance and instruction to other lab techs as needed.
Develop skills required in model making, sheet metal layout and
fabrication, welding, machining, soldering and metal working.
Conduct test certification program under direction of test agency
representative. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications Associates degree in Engineering or related field 1
year of related work experience Experience working in a test lab
environment and has completed at least one major project from start
to finish Has learned to use and service most of the lab equipment.
Possesses a working knowledge of all CSA tests, the proper way to
conduct those tests, and the proper form for recording the data
produced by those tests Has a working knowledge of basic algebraic
functions and demonstrates same on a daily basis Has the ability to
budget time and set deadlines for him/herself and demonstrates this
ability on a daily basis Can act with limited supervision on
applying and trouble shooting initial unit set up Uses independent
decision making and analysis Can analyze problems, present
solutions and implements decisions Easily recognizes when
parameters are wrong, indicating that a unit is not functioning
properly Understands what data needs to be collected, how that data
is to be collected, and uses the proper forms for logging the
required data. Understands what the data being recorded means to
the performance of the unit under test Education Associate Degree
in Engineering or Related Field We Offer Competitive compensation
package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and
dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement
security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and
tuition assistance. LI-Onsite LI-AO Appcast 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.
Keywords: A.O. Smith, Gastonia , Lab Technician, Engineering , Mountain Home, North Carolina
