Maintenance Manager
Company: A.O. Smith
Location: Franklin
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 As the Maintenance/Tool & Die
Manager for APCOM (Water Heater Parts Division of AO Smith) you
will direct all activities for operational efficiency and safety of
company's machinery, tools, dies/molds, facilities, and ground.
Responsibilities Team Leadership: Hire, train, and supervise
maintenance technicians and Tool & Die/Machinists, providing
guidance and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality work.
Operations Management: Oversee all maintenance procedures,
including scheduling preventative maintenance, responding to
emergencies, and ensuring machinery is in good working order. Make
recommendations to repair, refurbish or replace production
equipment Budget Management: Develop and manage maintenance/tooling
budgets, controlling costs, and forecasting expenses to achieve
departmental efficiencies. Develop Capital Plans for facility
projects and support equipment. Strategic Planning: Create and
implement comprehensive maintenance strategies to prevent
equipment, tool & die failures, extend asset lifespan, and reduce
costs. Technical Oversight: Monitor and troubleshoot electrical,
hydraulic, and mechanical systems, and interpret blueprints and
schematics to resolve problems. Oversee the design, construction,
maintenance, repair, and improvement of dies, tools, and fixtures.
Vendor & Contractor Management: Negotiate and manage contracts with
outside vendors for maintenance, repair services and housekeeping
staff. Compliance & Safety: Ensure all maintenance activities
adhere to health and safety regulations and maintain detailed
records of inspections and maintenance tasks. Inventory Management:
Monitor equipment, parts, and supply inventory, and manage
procurement. SAP expertise regarding Maintenance & MRO fields.
Technical Expertise: Provide technical expertise for the repair and
maintenance of complex tooling and equipment, including
troubleshooting issues on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and
pneumatic systems. Process Improvement: Drive improvements in
safety, quality, cost, and delivery within the entire facility,
utilizing tools such as 8 Steps Problem Solving & 5 Whys.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related
discipline or combination of Education and Experience 10 years of
related work experience in a manufacturing environment 2-3 years of
supervisory experience Software proficiency: AutoCAD, SolidWorks,
SAP, Microsoft Office suite Must have excellent verbal, written,
presentation, organizational skills, and attention to details
Experience managing projects in a plant setting Experienced in demo
and installation of manufacturing equipment Physical Requirements
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.
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