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.
Essential Job Functions
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Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
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Perform welding, grinding, and repair of welded assemblies on raw steel
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Set up welding equipment, fixtures, and parameters for assigned jobs
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Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and work instructions
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Produce quality weldments while meeting required production rates
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Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and structural integrity
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Enter completed work orders into the company production tracking system
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Communicate safety, production or quality issues to supervisors or management
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Meet established efficiency, productivity and quality standards
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Safely operate hoists and material-handling equipment to position parts
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Follow all company rules, safety policies, and procedures
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Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
Required
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0–2 years of production welding experience
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Knowledge of MIG welding equipment setup and operation
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Experience using oxy-acetylene torches, grinders, sanders and hand tools
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Successful completion of a GMAW weld test
Preferred
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and manufacturing specifications
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Technical school weld certificate
Working Conditions
Work involves operating equipment and high-RPM air-powered metal finishing tools. Position requires lifting up to 35 lbs., reaching, repetitive motion, and exposure to dust, vibration, welding fumes, infrared and ultraviolet light. Work environment is noisy.
Equipment Used
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Required PPE including safety glasses, welding helmet, gloves, safety shoes, ear protection, and protective clothing
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MIG welding equipment, welding torches, gas control units, and compressed air systems
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Fixtures, work benches and storage racks
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Hand tools and air tools including wrenches, hammers, clamps, grinders, sanders, and cut-off tools
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Material handling equipment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status recognized under applicable law.
Life Fitness does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.
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 $22.00 - $26.50 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 $1.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked on 3rd 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. 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.
There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through “@lifefitness.com” or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or “[email protected]” for U.S. opportunities.
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.
