Welder - 1st Shift

Life Fitness • Owatonna, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Life Fitness is the global leader in the fitness industry. Our mission is to provide solutions that get the world moving and help people lead active and healthy lives. Since 1977, we have been designing and manufacturing cutting-edge, best-in-class fitness products for commercial facilities and home use. We have something for everyone with innovative cardio, strength, and group training products including treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical cross-trainers, rowers, and weight and group training equipment. We operate under the brands Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Indoor Cycling Group and SCIFIT. Job Purpose: Manufacture MIG-welded assemblies in accordance with engineering standards while meeting company safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Perform welding, grinding, and repair of welded assemblies on raw steel
• Set up welding equipment, fixtures, and parameters for assigned jobs
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and work instructions
• Produce quality weldments while meeting required production rates
• Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and structural integrity
• Enter completed work orders into the company production tracking system
• Communicate safety, production or quality issues to supervisors or management
• Meet established efficiency, productivity and quality standards
• Safely operate hoists and material-handling equipment to position parts
• Follow all company rules, safety policies, and procedures
• 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
• paid holidays
• company paid short-term disability
• optional long-term disability
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• employee and dependent life insurance
• supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED