Welder Leader

About this role

Join Life Fitness/Hammer Strength in Owatonna, MN as a Welder Leader on our 3rd Shift.   You'll   help lead daily operations in the manual weld area by coordinating the team, tracking performance, and supporting safety and quality improvements.  

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  

Total Rewards & Pay-   Full-time team members are eligible for:  

• Base pay: $24.50-$30.25 per hour , based on qualifications and experience  

• 3rd shift differential: $2.00 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift  

• Production Bonus Plan eligibility based on performance metrics  

• 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match  

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, and reimbursement accounts  

• Paid time off, including paid holidays  

• Employee discounts, EAP with free counseling sessions, identity protection, and legal services  

• On-site fitness center access included  

What You'll Do  

• Coordinate daily production within the manual weld area  

• Build MIG-welded assemblies and support the team in meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards  

• Assign and deploy team members, manage cross-training, and   allocate   manpower  

• Provide hands-on coaching on welding techniques, safety practices, and quality standards  

• Lead small-group meetings to improve work practices  

• Coordinate with other department leads and supervisory management  

• Assist   with performance reviews and corrective action as needed  

• Perform other duties as assigned  

What We're Looking For  

Required Qualifications  

• Clear verbal and written communication skills  

• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hands-on work  

• Strong working knowledge of welding  

• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and production documentation in English  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Associate's degree, or high school diploma or equivalent  

• 1+ year in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment  

• Microsoft Office experience  

• Experience with an MRP system  

Physical Requirements & Work Environment  

• Work around moving parts  

• Lift up to 35   lbs  

• Good hand/eye coordination  

• Noisy environment; hearing protection required in designated areas  

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 $24.50 - $30.25 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.

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.

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