Join Life Fitness / Hammer Strength in Ramsey, MN as a MIG Welder on our 2nd Shift. In this role, you'll build high-quality welded assemblies used in industry-leading fitness equipment. We're looking for skilled welders who take pride in producing quality work, working safely, and contributing to a high-performing manufacturing team.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Earn an additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift
- Opportunity to earn additional compensation through our Production Bonus Plan
- Work with modern welding equipment and established manufacturing processes
- Build products recognized worldwide for quality and durability
- Free access to our on-site fitness center
- Overtime opportunities available
Total Rewards & Pay:
- Base pay: $22.25 - $28.13 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, location, and other relevant factors
- Additional $2.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked on 2nd shift
- Eligibility for the Production Bonus Plan - earn additional pay based on performance metrics
- 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, including paid holidays
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance benefits
- Employee assistance program, tuition assistance, employee discounts, and additional wellness benefits
- Free access to our state-of-the-art on-site fitness center
What You'll Do in this Role
- Produce a variety of welded assemblies while meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards
- Verify part counts before beginning each job to ensure accuracy
- Set up jobs and load/unload welding fixtures and jigs
- Operate MIG welding equipment according to work instructions and engineering specifications
- Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and process documentation
- Inspect completed weldments to ensure quality and conformance to specifications
- Verify work completed by other welders within the work cell
- Communicate material shortages, equipment issues, and quality concerns to supervisors or team leads
- Complete production paperwork and documentation accurately and on time
- Safely operate hoists and manual pallet jacks
- Support training of new welders as needed
- Maintain a safe and organized work area
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For - Required Qualifications
- Ability to pass the Life Fitness weld test
- Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, blueprints, and production documentation in English
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and process sheets
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
- Possess tools necessary to perform the job
What We're Looking For - Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- MIG or Pulse welding experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Vocational welding training or welding certification
- Previous experience producing quality weldments in a production setting
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Frequently lift up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
- Push and pull materials weighing up to 30 pounds
- Stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift
- Operate hoists and pallet jacks
- Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to welding fumes, heat, sparks, noise, and moving equipment
- Required use of PPE, including welding helmet, gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, protective clothing, and safety footwear
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. Your base wage will be between $22.25 - $28.13 per hour and includes eligibility for overtime. The actual wage offer will be based on qualifications, experience, location, and other relevant factors. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Production Bonus Plan, which provides opportunities to earn additional compensation based on performance metrics. Bonus eligibility is subject to meeting certain production goals and other criteria as outlined.This position is eligible for a $2.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked on 2nd shift, in addition to the base hourly wage.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off including paid holidays, 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; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Employees also have access to our state-of-the-art on-site fitness center featuring industry-leading Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, making it easy to support health and wellness before, during, or after the workday. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.
Work Location: In person
