Jig and Fixture Builder

Life Fitness•Owatonna, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Jig & Fixture Builder designs, builds, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies production tooling used to manufacture fitness equipment. The role works with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, and New Product Development to translate engineering requirements into safe, accurate, production-ready tooling. The position is based in Owatonna, Minnesota, and is on the day shift. It requires hands-on metal fabrication, the ability to work independently from engineering drawings, and practical problem-solving in a manufacturing environment. The builder also communicates with internal customers and helps identify improvements to safety, quality, and productivity. The position offers a base wage of $25.50–$31.25 per hour, with eligibility for overtime and participation in a Production Bonus Plan. Full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, subject to applicable plan documents and policies. The company describes the role as directly supporting the people and processes behind its fitness equipment and providing opportunities to collaborate with manufacturing professionals and improve production-floor operations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a metal fabrication environment.
Thorough understanding of engineering drawings and specifications.
Demonstrated skill operating mills, lathes, grinders, welders, saws, and other standard tool room equipment.
Working knowledge of basic precision measuring instruments.
Ability to troubleshoot problems, work independently, and make sound decisions in a manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to perform repetitive motions associated with manufacturing and tool room work.
Comfort working in a manufacturing environment where noise levels may be elevated.

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Two-year technical college certificate in Tool and Die.
Experience with CAD or SolidWorks, including creating tooling layouts and manipulating 3D engineering data.

Responsibilities

Design and build jigs, fixtures, and other production tooling to support manufacturing productivity, quality, and safety.
Partner with Quality Assurance to inspect tooling for accuracy and conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
Troubleshoot tooling issues and perform repairs or modifications to meet production needs.
Operate standard tool room equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, welders, and saws.
Provide tooling expertise and input to Manufacturing Engineering and New Product Development during new-product design.
Recommend practical improvements that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
Plan and prioritize tooling work to support production requirements and new-product release schedules.
Communicate effectively with engineering, quality, production, and other internal customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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 and health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
Employee and dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, and AD&D insurance.
Identity protection and legal services.
Adoption assistance and tuition assistance.
Commuter benefits and employee discounts.
Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.
Access to an on-site fitness center featuring Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment.
Competitive pay, overtime eligibility, and the opportunity to participate in a Production Bonus Plan.