Jig and Fixture Builder

Life Fitness•Owatonna, MN

1d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Jig and Fixture Builder designs, builds, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies production tooling used to manufacture fitness equipment. The role works with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, New Product Development, production, and other internal customers to turn engineering requirements into safe, accurate, production-ready solutions. It also provides tooling input for new-product design and recommends improvements to safety, quality, and productivity. The position is based in Owatonna, Minnesota, and is a day-shift role. The role requires hands-on metal fabrication, the ability to work independently from engineering drawings, and practical manufacturing problem-solving. The builder plans and prioritizes tooling work to support production needs and new-product release schedules, operates standard tool-room equipment, and collaborates across teams. The position pays $25.50–$31.25 per hour, with eligibility for overtime and participation in a Production Bonus Plan. Full-time team members are offered a benefits package that includes a 401(k) savings plan with a 4% employer match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; various leave and paid-time-off programs; disability and life insurance; health and dependent-care accounts; adoption and tuition assistance; commuter benefits; employee discounts; legal services; identity protection; an employee assistance program; and access to an on-site fitness center. Benefit eligibility is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

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 insurance
Dental insurance
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
Employee assistance program, including free counseling sessions
On-site fitness center
Eligibility for overtime
Production Bonus Plan offering opportunities for additional compensation based on performance metrics