Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.

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:

To manufacture MIG welded assemblies in accordance with engineering standards in a safe, quality, and productive manner.

Essential Job Functions:

Work in both team and individual environmentPerform a variety of duties such as welding, robot operation, grinding, or repairing welded assemblies on raw steelPrepare, maintain, and submit all necessary reports or documents in a correct and timely mannerFollows established company rules and regulationsInspects completed welds to maintain quality standards and structural soundness established by the companyMaintain the quality standards established by the companyRead standard welding symbols from blueprintsInterprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine appropriate welding processIndependently perform weldment on small parts and framesAbility to effectively communicate issues to supervisor/managementOperate hoist to maneuver parts safely into placePerform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills Needed:

Required

Knowledge of the use and set up of MIG welding equipment, oxyacetylene torch, sander, grinder, hand tools, and measurement equipmentAll applicants are required to take GMAW skills test which will consist of one single pass weld on a 1/8” steel butt vertical down

Preferred

High School Diploma or equivalentTechnical high school graduate in welding fieldMinimum one (1) year welding experience in production (Manual or Robot)Three (3) years of experience in production (MIG) weldingAccurately operate and read measuring devices

Working Conditions:

Will be moving equipment and operate high rpm air powered metal finishing tools.  Will also involve lifting up to 35lbs., reaching, repetitive motion, dust, vibration, hazardous chemicals, welding fumes, ozone, infrared and ultraviolet light.  Work area is excessively noisy.

Equipment Used:

Will maintain and use required safety equipment such as safety glasses, welding helmet, gloves, safety shoes, ear plugs, and protective clothing.  Use compressed air, welding gas, gas control units, welding torches, MIG welding equipment, fixtures, work benches, exhaust systems, storage racks, hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, venires, squares, vice grips, clamps, saws, air tools, such as grinder, sander, cut-off tool.  Must be able to use related material handling equipment.

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.

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. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.  

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength is an affirmative action-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 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 “lifefitness@myworkday.com” for U.S. opportunities.  

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.