Production Assembler 1st Shift

Join Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial and home fitness equipment, and help build the products that keep people active around the world. As a Production Assembler, you will assemble, test, inspect, and verify high-quality fitness equipment while working in a collaborative manufacturing environment. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in quality craftsmanship, and want to contribute to products that improve lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Life Fitness?

Since 1977, Life Fitness has been designing and manufacturing industry-leading fitness solutions under the brands Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Indoor Cycling Group, and SCIFIT. Our team members play an important role in building innovative equipment that helps people live healthier, more active lives.

We are looking for dependable individuals who can work independently, communicate effectively, maintain a strong focus on safety and quality, and contribute to a team-oriented culture.

As our Production Assembler, you will:

• Prepare materials and components needed for assembly operations.

• Assemble products and components according to production schedules and established procedures.

• Utilize hand tools, air tools, measuring devices, gauges, torque wrenches, and testing equipment.

• Perform inspections during and after assembly to ensure all specifications and quality standards are met.

• Test completed units to verify proper operation and functionality.

• Cross-train and perform work at multiple production stations as needed.

• Identify and communicate product quality concerns to leads and assist with problem resolution.

• Use calibration and testing equipment accurately and effectively.

• Follow material replenishment processes to support production flow.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Properly dispose of waste materials and follow all safety procedures.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What Life Fitness is looking for in our Production Assembler:

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on work.

• Understanding of workplace safety practices.

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

• Ability to perform basic math calculations.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while remaining productive independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Experience working with hand and air tools.

Working Conditions

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.

• Frequent standing for extended periods.

• Regular walking, bending, turning, and reaching throughout the shift.

• Repetitive motion associated with assembly activities.

• Manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Life Fitness does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

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.  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.

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.