Machine Operator

Join Life Fitness/Hammer Strength in Owatonna, MN as a Machine Operator on our 3rd Shift. You'll set up and operate a variety of production equipment to manufacture components for premium fitness equipment.

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

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

• Base pay: $19.00-$22.13 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

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What You'll Do

• Perform simple setups and operate equipment such as manual punch press, shears, saws, drill press, timesaver, wash, and tumbler

• Inspect parts to verify mechanical tolerances and engineering specifications

• Perform routine equipment maintenance and keep a clean work area

• Complete required documentation

• Perform other duties as assigned

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What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hands-on work

• Commitment to working safely

• Ability to operate hand tools, gauges, torque wrenches, and production equipment

• Ability to read measurements

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

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Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Technical/trade school training in metal fabrication

• Ability to read blueprints

• Knowledge of inspection equipment (calipers, gauges, protractors, tape measure)

• Working knowledge of metalworking

• 1 year of experience in a production environment

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Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Lift up to 35 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs with assistance

• Repetitive motion

• Noisy environment

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 $19.00 - $22.13 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.

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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