Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together. Are you passionate about fitness, hands-on innovation, and bringing fitness equipment to life? Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented R&D Proto@type Technician to support the development of industry-leading strength and cardiovascular fitness equipment products. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, you'll work closely with engineering teams to build proto@types, fabricate components, and support testing that helps shape the future of fitness. Description As a Research and Development Technician, you will work with the Mechanical Engineering Manager, Reliability Manager, and engineering teams to build a wide variety of strength and cardiovascular fitness equipment proto@types and support testing activities. The foundational skills required are welding, metal fabrication, automation, product assembly, and problem solving in a safe, quality, and productive manner. The R&D Technician must collaborate with engineering teams for coordination of fabricated components, proto@type logistics, and test fixture automation. The R&D technician must work with test engineering to develop test methods, construct testing fixtures, and supervise ongoing testing. Responsibilities Perform wide variety of research and development activities, including proto@type building and testing support Maintain a clean and safe work environment Manage multiple proto@type and testing projects simultaneously Read engineering drawings for fabricated components, weldments, and assemblies Translate drawing bill of materials into production work orders Fabricate and modify metal components using machinery including end mill, drill press, lathe, band saw, grinders, hand tools, etc. Produce a wide variety of weldments in a safe, accurate and productive manner working with shop tools (without production weld jigs and fixtures) Support fabrication of test fixtures and execution of product test plans under supervision of validation engineers Assembly of proto@type products, testing fixtures, etc. Packaging, palletizing, shipping coordination of proto@types Collaborate with other R&D technicians, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, validation engineering and production teams Reports to manager, mechanical engineering Other duties as assigned by manager Qualifications and Skills Required Understanding of safe shop practices High School Diploma or equivalent Mechanical aptitude, ability to adjust and solve problems One (1) year of experience in production (MIG) welding Knowledge of the use and set up of MIG welding equipment, oxyacetylene torch, sander, grinder, hand tools, and measurement equipment All applicants are required to take GMAW skills test which will consist of one single pass weld on a 1/8" steel butt vertical down Ability to operate metal fabrication shop tools including end mill, drill press, lathe, band saw, grinders, hand tools, etc. Ability to operate hand tools, gauges, torque wrenches and equipment necessary for production Ability to read measurement tools (tape measure, caliper, dial indicator, load cell, etc.) Knowledge of mechanical, electronic, and pneumatic components and systems Familiarity with the use and safe handling of laboratory equipment and shop tools. Ability to work independently in a team environment Ability to perform basic math computations Ability to use Microsoft Office tools with good verbal, writing, and organizational skills to provide documentation and data to Engineers. Preferred Three (3) years of experience in production (MIG) welding Welding certificate, diploma, or associates degree Metal fabrication certificate, diploma, or associates degree Basic Microsoft suite skills (outlook, word, excel) Basic CAD understanding / skills (Solidworks preferred) Raspberry Pi / Python, IDEC PLC Programming for automation Strain gauge installation, instrumentation, and implementation Procedure or test creation, documentation, and documentation revisions Six Sigma - Yellow, Green, or Black Belt, 5S, or Continuous Improvement / Lean At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength,we think customer first,play as one team, andraise the bar on fitness innovation-in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. Wepersevere and get it done, with a clear purpose toinspire each other to live healthier lives. If you're ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply. 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. 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 $56,100 - $77,200 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 Owatonna, MN and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location. 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. 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, c To view the full job description please use the link below. https://lifefitness.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/searchLFN/job/Owatonna-MN/R-D-Technician_JR-024134 Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjc3NDU0LjEwNTA2QGxpZmVmaXRuZXNzY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20
