Assembler 1st Shift

Life Fitness; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Fitness, a global leader in fitness products, is seeking assembly team members to build and inspect fitness equipment in Owatonna, Minnesota. This role requires mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow established procedures in a dynamic team environment. Join us to contribute to the manufacturing of high-quality products while enjoying a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off including holidays

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude is a must for assembly tasks.
• High School diploma preferred but not required.
• Previous manufacturing experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for assembly and follow procedures.
• Assemble components using tools and equipment.
• Inspect products and communicate issues with the lead assembler.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Understanding of safety

Ability to operate hand tools

Ability to perform basic math computations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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:

Perform functions to build and inspect company products working with units or parts while following established procedures in a team environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare necessary materials for assembly.
• Following schedules and established procedures assemble various components using hand tools, air tools and measuring equipment ensuring that all specifications are being met to manufacture the highest quality product in which may include full testing of units, inspection on various in-process or final assemblies.
• Adaptable and willing to be cross trained to perform the functions at multiple stations as requested.
• Analyzes rejected product, communicating this with the Lead Assembler and assisting in the problem resolution.
• Uses calibration and testing equipment effectively, ensuring that the product functions according to specifications.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment, including proper removal of all waste.
• Follows material replenishment processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills Needed:

Required

• Mechanical aptitude
• Understanding of safety
• Ability to operate hand tools, gauges, torque wrenches and equipment necessary for production
• Ability to perform basic math computations

Preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment
• Ability to read blueprints
• Experience with hand tools

Working Conditions:

Requires lifting of 35 lbs. occasionally, hand/eye coordination, ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to walk, bend over, and turn consistently and repeatedly. Will also involve repetitive motion. Work area can be noisy.

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 $19.00 - $22.13 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.

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:

Perform functions to build and inspect company products working with units or parts while following established procedures in a team environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare necessary materials for assembly.
• Following schedules and established procedures assemble various components using hand tools, air tools and measuring equipment ensuring that all specifications are being met to manufacture the highest quality product in which may include full testing of units, inspection on various in-process or final assemblies.
• Adaptable and willing to be cross trained to perform the functions at multiple stations as requested.
• Analyzes rejected product, communicating this with the Lead Assembler and assisting in the problem resolution.
• Uses calibration and testing equipment effectively, ensuring that the product functions according to specifications.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment, including proper removal of all waste.
• Follows material replenishment processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills Needed:

Required

• Mechanical aptitude
• Understanding of safety
• Ability to operate hand tools, gauges, torque wrenches and equipment necessary for production
• Ability to perform basic math computations

Preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment
• Ability to read blueprints
• Experience with hand tools

Working Conditions:

Requires lifting of 35 lbs. occasionally, hand/eye coordination, ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to walk, bend over, and turn consistently and repeatedly. Will also involve repetitive motion. Work area can be noisy.

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 $19.00 - $22.13 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.

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.

Want to take the next step in your career?

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.

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 regardingemployment ,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 “ [e-mail] ” for U.S. opportunities.

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has been inspiring the world to work out for more than 55 years. Every day, exercisers in more than 150 countries log in 1+ million workouts on the company’s connected fitness equipment – proving daily that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength is the world’s workout partner of choice. By seamlessly bringing innovative, high-performance and reliable equipment, wherever and whenever they work out, Life Fitness/Hammer Strength aims to inspire healthier lives.Headquartered outside of Chicago, in Rosemont, Illinois, the company manufactures and sells strength and cardiovascular equipment through its iconic Life Fitness and Hammer Strength brands.

Life Fitnessis synonymous with innovation and quality in the cardio and strength training arena. The company’s cutting-edge equipment is designed to inspire and motivate, helping exercisers achieve their fitness goals with ease and efficiency.

Hammer Strengthstands as a testament to raw power and durability. Renowned for its line of plate-loaded equipment, we dominate the strength training category with machines that are built to withstand the most intense workouts, trusted by athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide.

By integrating the best of both brands, the company provides comprehensive workout solutions for commercial and consumer customers.

We are proud to have a global workforce and diverse workplace. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of our key pillars and w e have an Employee Resource Group and ongoing learning and development in this area – DE & I is important to us and our culture.