MIG Welder

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

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

• Base pay: $22.00-$26.50 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
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage
• Employee discounts, EAP with free counseling sessions, identity protection, and legal services
• On-site fitness center access included

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.