Welder - 1st Shift

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.

About the Opportunity:

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 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

Qualifications and Skills

Required0–2 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

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 Required PPE including safety glasses, welding helmet, gloves, safety shoes, ear protection, and protective clothingMIG 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

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.

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,…