Fabricator Tube Bender-Weekend Shift

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s Fabrication Department is hiring a Tube Bender for weekend shifts in Ramsey, MN. Work 3 days per week, 12-hour days, and be paid for 40 hours with overtime after 36. Weekend shift carries a 11.1% premium; base pay ranges from $23.00 to $27.88 per hour, based on experience.

Competitive benefits and 401(k) with match. Responsibilities include setting up and operating bending equipment, fabricating from drawings, and ensuring parts meet specifications.

Qualifications

• Six months minimum metal tube bending experience required.
• Knowledge of bending equipment and ability to adjust and troubleshoot.
• Ability to read tape measures, calipers, protractors, blueprints and process sheets.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• English communication skills (speaking, reading, writing).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate bending machine to bend metal tubes to specifications.
• Fabricate directly from drawings, samples, or instructions without supervision.
• Select layouts, templates, or check fixtures.
• Develop layouts from drawings, samples or instructions.
• Select tools, dies, and plane gauge requirements.
• Check bent parts to drawing specification and tolerance using measurement equipment.
• Identify, tag and remove non-conforming materials.
• Complete all required paperwork in a correct and timely manner.
• Perform first article runs and communicate recommendations as appropriate.
• Communicate with other departments as necessary.
• Operate hoist, cart caddy and manual pallet jack.

Skills

Tube bending

Bending equipment knowledge

Measurement tools

English communication

Independent work

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Protractors

Blueprints

Job description

Join Life Fitness / Hammer Strength's Fabrication Department as a Tube Bender on the Weekends!

Work 3 days a week (12 hour days) and be paid for 40 hours!

Overtime paid after 36 hours

11.1% Premium paid for Weekend Shift

$23-27.25 per hour, based on experience

Competitive benefits package and 401K with company match!

Job Purpose

Perform all functions of tube bending ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.

Essential Job Functions

• Set up, adjust and operate bending machine and equipment to bend metal structural tube, rods, bars, angles, pipe, channels, extrusions, etc. to specifications.
• Fabricate directly from drawings, samples, or instructions without supervision.
• Select all layouts, templates, or check fixtures.
• Develop layouts from drawings, samples or instructions.
• Select all tools, dies, and plane gauge requirements.
• Check bent parts to drawing specification and tolerance using proper measurement and inspection equipment.
• Identify, properly tag and remove non-conforming materials.
• Complete all required paperwork in a correct and timely manner.
• Perform first article runs and communicate recommendations as appropriate.
• Communicate with other departments as necessary.
• Operate hoist, cart caddy and manual pallet jack.

Non-essential Job Functions

• Draw own layouts
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum six months metal tube bending experience required
• Knowledge of bending equipment and ability to adjust and solve problems as needed
• Ability to operate and/or read a tape measure, calipers, protractors blueprints and process sheets.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (speak, read, write and understand).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50lbs.
• Walk, stand, bend, twist/turn, reach overhead and grasp tools as necessary.

Operate hoist, cart caddy and manual pallet jack.

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 $23.00 - $27.88 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. Employees also have access to our state-of-the-art on-site fitness center featuring industry-leading Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, making it easy to support health and wellness before, during, or after the workday. 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.

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