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Jigs & Fixtures Builder 2nd Shift

Life Fitness

Life Fitness

ramsey, mn, usa
USD 26-34.5 / hour
Posted on Nov 14, 2025

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

About the Opportunity:

JOB PURPOSE:

Develop and maintain weld jigs and fixtures for product development. Construct a variety of close tolerance, high precision jigs and fixtures according to manufacturing and engineering standards with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Design and develop jigs and fixtures for production

  • Build parts from raw materials to finished weldments

  • Maintain all tools to meet the design requirements of the product

  • Perform set up and operation of machinery

  • Perform fitting adjustments on jigs and fixtures.

  • Complete required paperwork in accurate and timely manner

  • Maintain equipment in department according to scheduled guidelines

  • Report supply needs, equipment breakdowns, shortages, poor quality materials/products, and accidents/injuries to supervisor

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Maintain a neat and clean work area

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school or equivalent, secondary education preferred. Technical school a plus.

  • 2+ years of machine shop experience including Weld.

  • Background in welding and metal fabrication

  • Working knowledge of fabrication techniques, tools, materials, and equipment

  • Working knowledge of advanced shop math

  • Able to use precision measuring instruments

  • Comprehend jig design

  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings

  • Able to work overtime as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Lift up to 50lbs

  • Walk, stand, bend, twist/turn, reach, and grasp tools as necessary

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 $26.00 - $34.50 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 2nd 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. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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 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.