Robotic Weld Operator - Weekend Day Shift

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Life Fitness is seeking an on-site Welding Robot Operator for weekend shifts. You will operate welding robots, set up jobs, inspect parts, and ensure weld quality in a safe, efficient environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, manufacturing experience, and welding/robot experience. The role involves lifting and standing, with overtime eligibility and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and safety minded for manufacturing tasks.
• Punctual with the ability to follow job guidelines and procedures.
• Experience with welding and/or robotics is preferred.
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment with attention to quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding robots and monitor robot while running.
• Set up and tear down jobs by loading and unloading fixtures.
• Load and unload parts and perform visual quality inspection.
• Ensure weld quality and remove weld spatter as needed.
• Tag completed rework jobs and assist with daily equipment checks.
• Advise supervisor of shortages or quality issues.
• Operate hoist to move parts and perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Detail oriented

Punctual

Mechanical aptitude

Safety oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing environment experience

Welding and/or Robot experience

Tools

Welding equipment handling

Robot experience

Job description

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, and SCIFIT.

Shift Availability

Weekend Shift: Friday - Sunday, 6:00am - 6:30pm

Job Purpose

Operate welding robots according to job guidelines in efficient, productive, and safe manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate welding robots and monitor robot while running.
• Set up and tear down jobs by loading and unloading fixtures.
• Load and unload parts. Perform a visual quality inspection of parts.
• Ensure quality of welds. Remove weld spatter using chisel and/or grinder as necessary.
• Tag completed rework jobs appropriately.
• Perform daily equipment inspection.
• Advise supervisor or lead of shortages or poor-quality materials/products.
• Operate hoist to maneuver parts safely into place.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Skills Needed

• Detail oriented
• Punctual
• Mechanical aptitude
• Safety oriented

Preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Welding and/or Robot experience

Working Conditions

Will involve lifting equipment (30 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. rarely), push/pull up to 30 lbs., walk, stand, bend, twist/turn, reach overhead, reach/lift with outstretched arms and grasp tools as necessary. Will also involve repetitive motion, dust, vibration, welding fumes, infrared and ultraviolet light. Work area can be noisy, ear protection required.

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 does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

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 $20.00 - $23.88 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.This position is eligible for premium pay, in a lump sum, in addition to the base hourly wage, in an amount equivalent to 4 hours pay per work week.

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. 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.