R&D Prototype Technician

Life Fitness • Ramsey, MN

223d • $60,600 - $83,700

About The Position

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together. Are you passionate about fitness, hands-on innovation, and bringing fitness equipment to life? Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented R D Prototype Technician. As part of the Engineering Prototype Shop team, you'll be responsible for fabricating parts and weldments associated with the development of industry-leading strength and cardio fitness equipment. You'll work closely with engineering teams to build prototypes, fabricate components, and support testing that helps shape the future of fitness. The foundational skills required are welding, metal fabrication, product assembly, and problem-solving in a safe, quality, and productive manner. The R D Technician must collaborate with production teams to coordinate fabricated components and prototype logistics.

Requirements

• Excellent written, verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize many projects at once.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of shop math.
• Ability to interpret Engineering drawings and specifications.
• Possesses the ability to reverse engineer parts and use that information to select the best process for fabrication.
• Ability to efficiently and safely run manual and CNC mills, lathe, press brake, waterjet, and miscellaneous power and hand tools.
• Ability to weld utilizing MIG (Pulse) and TIG welders.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of a 2-year Vocational program in Machine Tool Technology or related area and/or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of machining set-up and operating experience in a job shop environment related to metal fabrication and welding.

Responsibilities

• Work from parts, prints, or sketches and verbal instructions to fabricate parts and weldments.
• Ensure a quality product is produced in the allotted time frame.
• Keep management informed of important developments, potential problems or delays, and related information necessary for effective shop management.
• Work with Engineering staff to ensure a coordinated work effort and 'team' approach.
• Determine the best machining and or fabrication process to reach the desired outcome.
• Assist the Production and Manufacturing departments.
• Write programs for CNC machines.
• Prioritize incoming jobs to ensure on-time delivery of projects.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist with maintenance for all shop tools, machines, and equipment.
• Comply with all shop procedures.
• Conform to the company's Safety and Quality systems as documented.

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 throughout the calendar year.
• Paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually.
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws.
• 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.
• Hospital indemnity.
• Identity protection.
• Legal services.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
• Education Level: Associate degree