Quality Technician

Life Fitness; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Life Fitness is hiring a Quality Technician I in Ramsey, MN (1st shift). Starting pay ranges from $21.50 to $26.00 per hour, depending on experience.

You will inspect and test fitness equipment, document results, and partner with production teams to resolve quality issues, ensuring products meet safety and performance standards. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and the ability to read drawings and work instructions.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Good eye for detail and ability to read and interpret drawings/specifications.
• Willingness to learn inspection processes and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products during production and final assembly to ensure they meet requirements.
• Compare finished products against work orders, drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Check paint and weld quality for defects or other issues.
• Perform functional tests to verify products operate correctly.
• Inspect finished products for appearance, proper assembly, missing components, and overall quality.
• Verify safety and regulatory labels are present, correct, and properly positioned.
• Assign product serial numbers after inspection requirements are met.
• Complete inspection records and communicate daily quality findings.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality or functional issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Basic computer skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together. Quality Technician I Ramsey, MN 1st Shift; Monday-Thursday 5am-3:30pm Starting Pay Range: $21.50-26.00/hr depending on experience

What You'll Do

Do you have a good eye for detail and take pride in making sure things are done right? As a Quality Tech I, you'll help ensure our fitness equipment meets quality, safety, and performance standards before it reaches our customers. You'll work throughout our manufacturing operation, inspecting and testing products, documenting results, and partnering with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues. Your work helps us deliver reliable, high-quality products that support healthier lives.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Inspect products during production and at final assembly to make sure they meet requirements.
• Compare finished products against work orders, drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Check paint and weld quality for defects or other issues.
• Perform functional tests to verify products operate correctly.
• Inspect finished products for appearance, proper assembly, missing components, and overall quality.
• Verify safety and regulatory labels are present, correct, and properly positioned.
• Assign product serial numbers once all inspection requirements are met.
• Complete inspection records and communicate daily quality findings.
• Work with production team members to identify and resolve quality or functional issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities as needed.

What We're Looking For

High school diploma or GED. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is a plus. Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, and written work instructions. Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify problems or inconsistencies. A team-oriented approach and the ability to communicate findings clearly. Willingness to learn our products, inspection processes, and quality standards. Previous quality inspection experience is desired, but a strong attention to detail and willingness to learn are important.

Physical Requirements This is an active, hands-on role in a manufacturing environment. You'll need to be able to:

• Walk frequently between assembly lines, paint lines, and weld areas.
• Stand, walk, bend, squat, sit, kneel, twist, reach overhead, and use hand tools as needed.
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, with some lighter tasks performed continuously.

Why Join Life Fitness?

At Life Fitness, we're passionate about fitness innovation and helping people live healthier lives. Our team puts customers first, works together, and perseveres to deliver quality products we're proud of. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy hands-on work, and want to contribute to a team that takes pride in quality, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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.

The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $43,200 - $61,200 annually. This role is categorized as non-exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Ramsey, MN and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s Production Bonus Plan, which offers the potential to earn additional compensation based on performance metrics. Bonus eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

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 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• 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
• hospital indemnity
• identity protection
• legal services
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• commuter benefits
• employee discounts
• 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.

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

Life Fitness is 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 Strength stands 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, not follow - pushing fitness further every day. We persevere and get it done: We out-work, out-match, and never compromise on quality or performance. We inspire each other to live healthier lives: We support well-being, inside and outside of work, to build a healthier world - together.