Grow with us in Stratford

Our Stratford facility is expanding, and we are looking for dependable, safety-minded people to join our manufacturing team. A. O. Smith is committed to continuous improvement in our operations, our products, and our people. Visit www.hotwater.com/residential/pressure-tanks , to learn more about the pressure tanks we create.

A. O. Smith is hiring one permanent General Machine Welder for the day shift. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The General Machine Welder operates and supports automatic welding equipment used in production. This role requires practical troubleshooting, attention to weld quality, and a willingness to learn multiple machines and models.

What you will do

- Operate, or learn to operate, all three welders across all models.
- Troubleshoot problems as they occur.
- Complete welder changeovers and change weld wire as required.
- Perform minor preventive maintenance on welding equipment.
- Repair weld using the TIG process, or complete training to perform this work.
- Meet established quality and production requirements.
- Maintain the area in accordance with 5S housekeeping requirements.
- Complete other duties assigned by the supervisor.

What you bring
- Welding or manufacturing experience is preferred.




- Automatic MIG hard wire welding experience is an asset.
- TIG repair welding experience is an asset; candidates willing to learn will be considered.
- Mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills.
- Strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping.

Why join A. O. Smith? This is an opportunity to build manufacturing experience, learn a variety of production processes, and contribute to a growing Stratford operation. You will work with a team focused on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Pay: $26.14-$27.60 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stratford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Are you able to work mandatory 5 hour overtime shifts on Fridays?
- Do you have work related references Human Resources can speak with?
- Do you have any machine welding experience?

Education:
- Secondary School (required)

Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 General Machine Welder (Stratford)
🏢 A. O. Smith
📍 Stratford