Welder - 1st Shift
About The Position
Life Fitness is the global leader in the fitness industry, dedicated to empowering the world to work out and fostering healthier lives. Since 1977, we have been at the forefront of designing and manufacturing cutting-edge fitness products for both commercial facilities and home use. Our extensive range includes innovative cardio, strength, and group training equipment such as treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical cross-trainers, rowers, and weight and group training machines, operating under well-respected brands like Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Indoor Cycling Group, and SCIFIT.
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
- Manufacture MIG-welded assemblies in accordance with engineering standards while meeting company safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
