Welder - 3rd Shift Job at Life Fitness / Hammer Strength in Owatonna

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.

About the Opportunity:

Life Fitness is the global leader in the fitness industry. Our mission is to provide solutions that get the world moving and help people lead active and healthy lives. Since 1977, we have been designing and manufacturing cutting-edge, best-in-class fitness products for commercial facilities and home use. We operate under the brands Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Indoor Cycling Group and SCIFIT.

Job Purpose:

To manufacture MIG welded assemblies in accordance with engineering standards in a safe, quality, and productive manner.

Shift: Monday-Thursday, 7:30pm-6:00am

Essential Job Functions:

• Work in both team and individual environment
• Perform a variety of duties such as welding, robot operation, grinding, or repairing welded assemblies on raw steel
• Prepare, maintain, and submit all necessary reports or documents in a correct and timely manner
• Follow established company rules and regulations
• Inspect completed welds to maintain quality standards and structural soundness established by the company
• Maintain the quality standards established by the company
• Read standard welding symbols from blueprints
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine appropriate welding process
• Independently perform weldment on small parts and frames
• Ability to effectively communicate issues to supervisor/management
• Operate hoist to maneuver parts safely into place
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills Needed:

Required

• Knowledge of the use and set up of MIG welding equipment, oxyacetylene torch, sander, grinder, hand tools, and measurement equipment
• All applicants are required to take GMAW skills test which will consist of one single pass weld on a 1/8” steel butt vertical down

Preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Technical high school graduate in welding field
• Minimum one (1) year welding experience in production (Manual or Robot)
• Three (3) years of experience in production (MIG) welding
• Accurately operate and read measuring devices

Working Conditions:

Will involve moving equipment and operating high rpm air powered metal finishing tools. Will also involve lifting up to 35lbs., reaching, repetitive motion, dust, vibration, hazardous chemicals, welding fumes, ozone, infrared and ultraviolet light. Work area is excessively noisy.

Equipment Used:

Will maintain and use required safety equipment such as safety glasses, welding helmet, gloves, safety shoes, ear plugs, and protective clothing. Use compressed air, welding gas, gas control units, welding torches, MIG welding equipment, fixtures, work benches, exhaust systems, storage racks, hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, venires, squares, vice grips, clamps, saws, air tools, such as grinder, sander, cut-off tool. Must be able to use related material handling equipment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status recognized under applicable law.

Life Fitness does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. Your base wage will be between $21.00 - $25.50 per hour and includes eligibility for overtime. The actual wage offer will be based on qualifications, experience, location, and other relevant factors. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Production Bonus Plan, which provides opportunities to earn additional compensation based on performance metrics. Bonus eligibility is subject to meeting certain production goals and other criteria as outlined. This position is eligible for a $1.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked on 3rd shift, in addition to the base hourly wage.

Want to take the next step in your career?

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring.