Welder Leader

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 50,960 - 62,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Short-term & long-term disability

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength in Minnesota seeks a Manufacturing Lead for the manual weld area. You will coordinate production, mentor welders, ensure safety and quality standards, and support continuous improvement.

The role requires MIG welding experience, strong communication, and leadership abilities. Must be able to lift 35 lbs, work around noise, and collaborate across departments to maintain production flow.

Qualifications

• Must have strong verbal and written communication.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints.
• Experience welding with MIG and related welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of production within the manual weld area.
• Weld MIG assemblies in line with engineering standards and safety.
• Cross-train employees and deploy to assignments while managing manpower, quality and materials.
• Provide hands-on guidance, safety training, and welding technique instruction.
• Develop and maintain time standards and ensure continuous material flow.
• Document discrepancies with welders and discuss with supervisor/manager.
• Lead small group meetings to address inefficient practices and drive improvements.
• Communicate work issues to supervisor/manager.
• Coordinate service work orders into daily production schedule.
• Liaise with other department leads and management.
• Assist with performance reviews and corrective actions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Mechanical ability

Experience in welding

Education

Associate's Degree

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ year leadership in manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

MRP system

Job description

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

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 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 allocating, 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills Needed

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Mechanical ability
• Previous experience with strong working knowledge in welding

Preferred

• 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 an 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.

Salary and Benefits

Your base wage will be between $24.50 and $30.25 per hour and includes eligibility for overtime. 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. This position is eligible for a $1.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked on 3rd shift, in addition to the base hourly wage. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time team members, including 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.

EEO Statement

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 / 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.