Welder Leader

Life Fitness; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 33,751 - 41,672; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production Bonus Plan

Shift differential for 3rd shift

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Life Fitness in Minnesota is seeking a production lead in the manual weld area to coordinate daily operations and monitor performance. You will supervise weld teams, coach on safety practices, and ensure quality standards are met in MIG welding.

The role requires 1+ year in manufacturing leadership, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office and MRP systems. Base wage and comprehensive benefits are provided with shift differential on third shift.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Mechanical ability and welding knowledge.
• Associate’s Degree; high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Microsoft Office experience and MRP system familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production within the manual weld area and assigned areas.
• Manufacture MIG‑welded assemblies following engineering standards and safety/quality norms.
• Cross train employees, deploy workforce, and manage quality and material issues.
• Provide hands‑on guidance and training to welders on techniques, safety, and quality.
• Develop and maintain time standards and ensure continuous material flow.
• Document discrepancies with welders and discuss with supervisor.
• Lead small group meetings to address inefficiencies and drive improvements.
• Communicate work issues to the supervisor/manager.
• Coordinate with QA on material quality issues and failed components.
• Coordinate service work orders into the daily production schedule.
• Liaise with department leads and management; participate in performance reviews as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical ability

Welding knowledge

Leadership experience

MS Office experience

Education

Associate's Degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

MRP system

Job description

Job Purpose

Assist in the daily operations and monitoring of the manual weld area by tracking daily performance, coordinating personnel, and administering safety and quality improvements.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with coordination of all aspects of the production within the manual weld area or areas assigned.
• Manufacture MIG‑welded assemblies in accordance with engineering standards while meeting company safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
• Responsible for cross training based on training standards, employee deployment to respective work assignments, manpower allocation, quality and material issues.
• Provide hands‑on guidance, support, and training to welders in proper techniques, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Assist in developing and maintaining time standards and the continuous flow of materials.
• Document and discuss with supervisor/manager any discrepancies regarding quality and time standards with welders.
• Work with supervisor/manager to lead small group meetings to address inefficient work practices and collaborate to make improvements in the work area.
• Communicate to the supervisor/manager employee work issues.
• May work closely with quality assurance on failed materials/components and related quality issues.
• Coordinate service work orders into the daily set production schedule.
• Manufacturing leads liaise with other department leads and supervisory management.
• May assist with performance reviews; administer corrective action as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Mechanical ability.
• Previous experience with strong working knowledge in welding.
• Minimum of Associate’s Degree; high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1‑year experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Experience in a MRP system.

Working Conditions

Will be working around moving parts and the work area can be excessively noisy. Good hand/eye coordination. Must be able to lift 35 lbs. Hearing protection must be worn in the designated area.

Benefits

Base wage between $24.50–$30.25 per hour with eligibility for overtime. Opportunity to participate in the Production Bonus Plan. $1.00 per hour shift differential for 3rd shift. Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with 4% employer match, medical, dental, vision, parental, military leaves, paid time off, paid holidays, short‑term and optional long‑term disability, health savings account, dependent care accounts, life insurance, supplemental life and AD&D insurance, identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity

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.