Welder II - 1st Shift

Job Purpose

Produce a wide variety of weldments in a safe, quality and productive manner.

• Prior to each job, accurately count all pieces to ensure no extra/missing parts
• Set‑up jobs; load and unload jigs
• Operate welding equipment according to job guidelines and verify work to prints
• Perform all aspects of job in a safe and quality conscious manner
• Verify work of other welders in work cell to prints
• Report supply needs, equipment breakdowns, shortages and poor quality materials/products to supervisor or lead
• Complete required paperwork in a correct and timely manner
• Operate hoist and manual pallet jack

• Provide training for new welders to learn jobs in weld cell
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Pass the Life Fitness Weld Test
• MIG/Pulse welding experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
• Vocational training and/or welding certificate preferred
• Communicate in English (read, write and understand)
• Read prints/work instructions
• Read and complete process sheets
• Have tools necessary for the job

• Lift up to 30 lbs up to 60% of shift and 50 lbs up to 30% of shift; push/pull up to 30 lbs
• Walk, stand, bend, twist/turn, reach overhead and grasp tools as necessary
• Operate hoist and pallet jack

You’ll receive a base wage of $22.25 – $28.13 per hour and eligibility for overtime. Additional compensation may be earned through the Production Bonus Plan based on performance metrics. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance; parental, medical and military leave; 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 and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; identity protection; legal services; adoption assistance; tuition assistance; commuter benefits; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program with 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.