Jig and Fixture Builder

Life Fitness, LLC; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

paid time off

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength in Owatonna, MN is seeking a hands-on Jig & Fixture Builder to design, build, troubleshoot, and repair production tooling used to manufacture high‑quality fitness equipment. You’ll collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, and New Product Development to translate engineering requirements into safe, accurate, production-ready solutions.

You'll work with mills, lathes, grinders, welders, and saws; review engineering drawings; and identify safety,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a metal fabrication environment.
• Thorough understanding of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Skilled with mills, lathes, grinders, welders, saws and tool room equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic precision measuring instruments.
• Able to troubleshoot, work independently and make sound manufacturing decisions.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and build jigs, fixtures, and production tooling to support manufacturing productivity, quality, and safety.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to inspect tooling for accuracy and conformance to drawings.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and perform repairs or modifications.
• Operate mills, lathes, grinders, welders, and saws.
• Provide tooling input to Manufacturing Engineering and New Product Development.
• Recommend improvements that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Plan tooling work to support production needs and new-product releases.
• Communicate with engineering, quality, production, and internal customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Engineering drawings

Tool room equipment

Precision measuring

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Tool and Die certificate (2-year)

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Join Life Fitness / Hammer Strength and help build the tooling that keeps our manufacturing operations moving. As a Jig & Fixture Builder, you’ll design, build, troubleshoot, and repair production tooling used to manufacture high-quality fitness equipment. You’ll work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, and New Product Development to turn engineering requirements into safe, accurate, production-ready solutions. Location: Owatonna, MN Shift: Day Shift This is a hands‑on role for someone who understands metal fabrication, can work independently from engineering drawings, and enjoys solving practical manufacturing problems. You’ll also collaborate across teams, communicate effectively with internal customers, and help identify improvements to safety, quality, and productivity.

As our Jig & Fixture Builder, you will:

• Design and build jigs, fixtures, and other production tooling to support manufacturing productivity, quality, and safety.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to inspect tooling for accuracy and conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and perform repairs or modifications to meet production needs.
• Operate standard tool room equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, welders, and saws.
• Provide tooling expertise and input to Manufacturing Engineering and New Product Development during new-product design.
• Recommend practical improvements that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Plan and prioritize tooling work to support production requirements and new-product release schedules.
• Communicate effectively with engineering, quality, production, and other internal customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Jig & Fixture Builder

Required qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a metal fabrication environment.
• Thorough understanding of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated skill operating mills, lathes, grinders, welders, saws, and other standard tool room equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, work independently, and make sound decisions in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Two-year technical college certificate in Tool and Die.
• Experience with CAD or SolidWorks, including creating tooling layouts and manipulating 3D engineering data.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions associated with manufacturing and tool room work.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment where noise levels may be elevated.

Why Life Fitness / Hammer Strength?

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, the work you do directly supports the people and processes behind world‑class fitness equipment. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your craftsmanship and problem‑solving skills, collaborate with experienced manufacturing professionals, and make improvements that can be seen on the production floor.

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 $25.50 - $31.25 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.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match
• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• parental leave
• medical leave
• military leave
• paid time off including paid holidays
• company paid short-term disability
• optional long-term disability
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• employee life insurance
• dependent life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• identity protection
• legal services
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• commuter benefits
• employee discounts
• 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.

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.

For more information, visit www.lifefitness.com.

Our values drive how we work, grow, and win—together:

• We think customer first: We’re proactive, adaptable, and always improving the customer experience.
• We play as one team: We care, collaborate, and pick each other up—we win and lose together.
• We raise the bar on fitness innovation: We lead, notfollow—pushing fitnessfurthereveryday.
• We persevere and get it done:We out‑work,out‑match, andnever compromiseon quality or performance.
• We inspireeachothertolivehealthierlifes:Wesupportwell‑beinginsideandoutsideofworktobuildahealthyworld—together.

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