MIG Welder

Join Life Fitness/Hammer Strength in Owatonna, MN as a MIG Welder on our 3rd Shift.  You'll manufacture MIG-welded assemblies to engineering standards while meeting safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

• Why You'll Love This Role
• Earn an additional $2.00 per hour for 3rd shift hours worked
• Four-day workweek: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 PM-6:00 AM
• Overtime opportunities available
• Free access to our on-site fitness center
• Eligibility for our Production Bonus Plan

What You'll Do

• Work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Perform welding, grinding, and repair of welded assemblies on raw steel
• Set up welding equipment, fixtures, and parameters for each job
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and work instructions
• Produce quality weldments while meeting required production rates
• Inspect completed welds for quality and structural integrity
• Enter completed work orders into the production tracking system
• Communicate safety, production, or quality issues to your supervisor
• Safely operate hoists and material-handling equipment to position parts
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Required Qualifications
• 0-2 years of production welding experience
• Knowledge of MIG welding equipment setup and operation
• Experience using oxy-acetylene torches, grinders, sanders, and hand tools
• Successful completion of a GMAW weld test
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and production documentation in English

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and manufacturing specifications
• Technical school weld certificate
• Physical Requirements & Work Environment
• Lift up to 35 lbs
• Operate high-RPM air-powered metal finishing tools
• Reaching and repetitive motion
• Exposure to dust, vibration, welding fumes, and infrared/ultraviolet light
• Noisy environment
• Required PPE includes safety glasses, welding helmet, gloves, safety shoes, ear protection, and protective clothing
• 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 $23.50 - $28.00 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 a $2.00 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, 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. 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.
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