MIG Welder

Life Fitness • Owatonna, MN

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Life Fitness/Hammer Strength in Owatonna, MN as a MIG Welder on our 3rd Shift. You'll manufacture MIG-welded assemblies to engineering standards while meeting safety, quality, and productivity expectations. This role involves performing welding, grinding, and repair of welded assemblies on raw steel, setting up welding equipment, and interpreting blueprints. You will produce quality weldments, inspect completed welds, and manage work orders in the production tracking system. Communication with supervisors regarding any issues and safe operation of material-handling equipment are key. The position requires adherence to all company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and production documentation in English
• Lift up to 35 lbs
• Operate high-RPM air-powered metal finishing tools
• Reaching and repetitive motion
• Exposure to dust, vibration, welding fumes, and infrared/ultraviolet light
• Noisy environment
• Required PPE includes safety glasses, welding helmet, gloves, safety shoes, ear protection, and protective clothing

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and manufacturing specifications
• Technical school weld certificate

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, grinding, and repair of welded assemblies on raw steel
• Set up welding equipment, fixtures, and parameters for each job
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and work instructions
• Produce quality weldments while meeting required production rates
• Inspect completed welds for quality and structural integrity
• Enter completed work orders into the production tracking system
• Communicate safety, production, or quality issues to your supervisor
• Safely operate hoists and material-handling equipment to position parts
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Base pay: $22.00-$26.50 per hour
• 3rd shift differential: $2.00 per hour
• Overtime opportunities
• Production Bonus Plan eligibility
• 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• HSA and reimbursement accounts
• Paid time off, including paid holidays
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage
• Employee discounts
• EAP with free counseling sessions
• Identity protection
• Legal services
• On-site fitness center access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed