Quality Technician

Life Fitness•Ramsey, MN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician I works on-site in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s Ramsey, Minnesota manufacturing operation, ensuring fitness equipment meets quality, safety, and performance standards. The role inspects and tests products during production and at final assembly, documents results, and works with production teams to identify and address quality issues. The position is scheduled Friday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; employees work 36 hours and are paid for 40. Starting pay is $21.50–$26.00 per hour, depending on experience. The role is non-exempt and eligible for overtime, and it may participate in the Production Bonus Plan.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, and written work instructions.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify problems or inconsistencies.
Team-oriented approach and ability to communicate findings clearly.
Willingness to learn the company’s products, inspection processes, and quality standards.
Ability to frequently walk between assembly lines, paint lines, and weld areas.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, sit, kneel, twist, reach overhead, and use hand tools as needed.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous quality inspection experience.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Inspect products during production and at final assembly to verify they meet requirements.
Compare finished products with work orders, drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Check paint and weld quality for defects or other issues.
Perform functional tests to verify products operate correctly.
Inspect finished products for appearance, proper assembly, missing components, and overall quality.
Verify safety and regulatory labels are present, correct, and properly positioned.
Assign product serial numbers after all inspection requirements are met.
Complete inspection records and communicate daily quality findings.
Work with production team members to identify and resolve quality or functional issues.
Participate in continuous improvement activities as needed.

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 12 paid holidays and vacation beginning at 13 days annually.
Paid sick leave as provided under applicable state and local laws.
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 and AD&D insurance, and hospital indemnity.
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 with Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment.
Potential additional compensation through the Production Bonus Plan, subject to plan terms and conditions.