Quality Technician

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together. Quality Technician I Ramsey, MN Weekend Shift; Friday-Sunday 5am-5:30pm Starting Pay Range: $21.50-26.00/hr depending on experience Work 36 hours, get paid for 40! On-site gym What You'll Do Do you have a good eye for detail and take pride in making sure things are done right? As a Quality Tech I , you’ll help ensure our fitness equipment meets quality, safety, and performance standards before it reaches our customers. You’ll work throughout our manufacturing operation, inspecting and testing products, documenting results, and partnering with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues. Your work helps us deliver reliable, high-quality products that support healthier lives. What You’ll Be Responsible For Inspect products during production and at final assembly to make sure they meet requirements. Compare finished products against work orders, drawings, specifications, and work instructions. Check paint and weld quality for defects or other issues. Perform functional tests to verify products operate correctly. Inspect finished products for appearance, proper assembly, missing components, and overall quality. Verify safety and regulatory labels are present, correct, and properly positioned. Assign product serial numbers once all inspection requirements are met. Complete inspection records and communicate daily quality findings. Work with production team members to identify and resolve quality or functional issues. Participate in continuous improvement activities as needed. What We’re Looking For High school diploma or GED. Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is a plus. Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, and written work instructions. Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify problems or inconsistencies. A team-oriented approach and the ability to communicate findings clearly. Willingness to learn our products, inspection processes, and quality standards. Previous quality inspection experience is desired, but a strong attention to detail and willingness to learn are important. Physical Requirements This is an active, hands‑on role in a manufacturing environment. You’ll need to be able to: Walk frequently between assembly lines, paint lines, and weld areas. Stand, walk, bend, squat, sit, kneel, twist, reach overhead, and use hand tools as needed. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, with some lighter tasks performed continuously. Why Join Life Fitness? At Life Fitness, we’re passionate about fitness innovation and helping people live healthier lives. Our team puts customers first, works together, and perseveres to deliver quality products we’re proud of. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy hands‑on work, and want to contribute to a team that takes pride in quality, we’d love to hear from you. At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first , play as one team , and raise the bar on fitness innovation —in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done , with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives . If you’re ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing. 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. 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. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $43,200 - $61,200 annually. This role is categorized as non-exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Ramsey, MN and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s Production Bonus Plan, which offers the potential to earn additional compensation based on performance metrics. Bonus eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. 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 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, 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, hospital indemnity; 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. Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. #J-18808-Ljbffr Life Fitness / Hammer Strength