Welder - 1st Shift
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Life Fitness, LLC is hiring a Welder - 1st Shift. Life Fitness is seeking a Welder to manufacture MIG-welded assemblies according to engineering standards, while adhering to company safety, quality, and productivity expectations. This role involves working independently and as part of a team, performing welding, grinding, and repair of welded assemblies on raw steel. The Welder will also set up welding equipment, interpret blueprints, and inspect completed welds.
Key focus areas include Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, Perform welding, grinding, and repair of welded assemblies on raw steel, and Set up welding equipment, fixtures, and parameters for assigned jobs.
Successful candidates bring 0-2 Years Production Welding Experience, Knowledge Of MIG Welding Equipment Setup, and Must Lift Up To 35 Lbs. Important skills include Welding, Oxy-Acetylene Torches, Grinders, Sanders, Hand Tools, and GMAW Weld. Preferred (not required): Read Blueprints, Interpret Weld Symbols, Manufacturing Specifications, and Work Independently.
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Job Duties
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 have something for everyone with innovative cardio, strength, and group training products including treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical cross-trainers, rowers, and weight and group training equipment. We operate under the brands Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Indoor Cycling Group and SCIFIT.
Job Purpose
Manufacture MIG-welded assemblies in accordance with engineering standards while meeting company safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
Essential Job Functions
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Perform welding, grinding, and repair of welded assemblies on raw steel
Set up welding equipment, fixtures, and parameters for assigned jobs
Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and work instructions
Produce quality weldments while meeting required production rates
Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and structural integrity
Enter completed work orders into the company production tracking system
Communicate safety, production or quality issues to supervisors or management
Meet established efficiency, productivity and quality standards
Safely operate hoists and material-handling equipment to position parts
Follow all company rules, safety policies, and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
Required
0-2 years of production welding experience
Knowledge of MIG welding equipment setup and operation
Experience using oxy-acetylene torches, grinders, sanders and hand tools
Successful completion of a GMAW weld test
Preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and manufacturing specifications
Technical school weld certificate
Working Conditions
Work involves operating equipment and high-RPM air-powered metal finishing tools. Position requires lifting up to 35 lbs., reaching, repetitive motion, and exposure to dust, vibration, welding fumes, infrared and ultraviolet light. Work environment is noisy.
Equipment Used
Required PPE including safety glasses, welding helmet, gloves, safety shoes, ear protection, and protective clothing
MIG welding equipment, welding torches, gas control units, and compressed air systems
Fixtures, work benches and storage racks
Hand tools and air tools including wrenches, hammers, clamps, grinders, sanders, and cut-off tools
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 $22.00 - $26.50 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.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off including paid holidays, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. 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. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we'll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it's not the right opportunity this time, we'll always let you know.
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. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through "@lifefitness.com" or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or "[email protected]" for U.S. opportunities.
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.
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Minimum Education Required
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Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Compensation
$22.00 - $26.50 / Hourly
Postal Code
55060
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
35691
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