Materials Technician

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.

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.

• Experience with coatings applications and testing

• Experience with failure analysis and metallography

• Experience with corrosion testing

• Experience with mounting and polishing metal samples

• Familiar with microscopy, materials testing equipment, and materials analysis

• AAS or BS degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Materials Engineering or related field preferred, or 1 year of previous laboratory experience

• An aptitude for and interest in hands-on work of a highly detailed nature

• Demonstrated knowledge of how to use hand tools, power tools, and test equipment used in the area

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety practices

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.