Lead Assembler - Weekend Shift

Life Fitness • Ramsey, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Assembler oversees day-to-day production of the ATO assembly line as directed by the Supervisor. This role trains and directs department employees across assembly stations, helps meet production schedules, completes machine assembly according to established procedures, and verifies finished machines meet quality standards. The position is on the weekend shift and offers 36 hours of work paid as 40, with overtime after 36 hours worked in a week.

The position pays $24.00–$35.75 per hour, with a stated base wage range of $24.00–$29.88 per hour and eligibility for overtime. Employees may also participate in a Production Bonus Plan, subject to production goals and other criteria. The role requires using tools, gauges, and pallet jacks, maintaining paperwork, and communicating production updates to the Supervisor.

The work includes frequent lifting up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, along with walking, standing, bending, squatting, sitting, twisting, climbing ladders, reaching overhead, and grasping tools. Full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement savings, insurance, leave, paid time off, and other benefits. Employees also have access to an on-site fitness center.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one year of cross-functional assembly experience, including operation of hand tools, gauges, and torque wrenches.
• Ability to operate small air, hand, and electric tools.
• Ability to read work instructions and drawings.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English by speaking, reading, writing, and understanding.
• Solid organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment.
• Computer skills, including email and Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, sit, twist or turn, climb ladders, reach overhead, and grasp tools as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Train and direct department employees in all stations of the assembly process.
• Ensure the assembly line meets production schedules.
• Communicate with the Supervisor and report daily production.
• Assemble various machine models following established procedures.
• Complete and maintain required paperwork.
• Verify completed machines meet quality standards and initial paperwork.
• Use instruments and gauges to check tolerances.
• Move machines as required.
• Use manual and electric pallet jacks.
• 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.
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Employee and dependent life insurance, plus supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Identity protection and legal services.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.
• Access to an on-site fitness center.
• Production Bonus Plan with potential additional compensation based on performance metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED