Weekend Shift Engineer Jobs in Maple Grove, MN (NOW HIRING)

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.About the Opportunity:Welder - Weekend Shift

Department: Weld
Shift: Weekend Shift (Friday-Sunday, 5:00 AM-5:30 PM)
Reports To: Production Supervisor

Build the Strength Behind Premium Fitness Equipment

Do you take pride in producing high-quality work and enjoy working with your hands? Join our team as a Welder and help build the components that become premium fitness equipment used by people around the world.

At our company, we:

• Think customers first
• Play as one team
• Raise the bar in fitness innovation
• Persevere and get things done
• Inspire each other to live healthier lives

Why You'll Love the Weekend Shift

Our Weekend Shift is designed to give you more time for life while rewarding your commitment.

• Work just 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours
• Three-day workweek - work Friday through Sunday and enjoy four days off every week
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Free access to our on-site fitness center
• Opportunity to build products that help people live stronger, healthier lives

What You'll Do

As a Welder, you'll safely produce high-quality weldments that meet engineering specifications while supporting a collaborative, team-focused manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Set up welding jobs by loading and unloading jigs and fixtures.
• Operate welding equipment according to work instructions and engineering prints.
• Produce quality weldments that meet specifications and company standards.
• Inspect completed welds and perform secondary inspections of teammates' work as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld prints, and work instructions.
• Verify part quantities before beginning each job.
• Report material shortages, quality concerns, or equipment issues to the Lead or Supervisor.
• Complete production documentation accurately and on time.
• Safely operate hoists and manual pallet jacks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Support other production activities as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will have:

• Welding experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Vocational welding training and/or welding certification is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints, weld prints, process sheets, and work instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and a strong commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to successfully complete our welding training program and pass a company weld qualification test.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality workmanship.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, and speaking).

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to safely perform the essential functions of the job, including:

• Lift up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Push and pull materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequently bend, twist, reach overhead, and use hand tools and welding equipment.
• Safely operate hoists and manual pallet jacks.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Us?

When you join our team, you'll become part of a company that values teamwork, innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. Every weld you complete contributes to premium fitness equipment that helps people around the world achieve healthier, stronger lives. We invest in training, support career growth, and celebrate employees who take pride in craftsmanship and working together.

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 $21.25 - $26.13 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. 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 regardingemployment,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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