Welder - 3rd Shift - Shift Differential

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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 operate under the brands Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Indoor Cycling Group and SCIFIT.

Manufacture MIG-welded assemblies in accordance with engineering standards while meeting company safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

• 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

Required

• 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

Preferred

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

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.

• Required PPE including safety glasses, welding helmet, gloves, safety shoes, ear protection, and protective clothing
• MIG welding equipment, welding torches, gas control units, and compressed air systems
• Fixtures, work benches and storage racks
• Hand tools and air tools including wrenches, hammers, clamps, grinders, sanders, and cut-off tools
• Material handling equipment

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 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.