R&D Prototype Technician
R&D Prototype Technician
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$ 56100 - 77200
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Join us as we empower the world to work out creating healthier lives together.
About the Opportunity:
Are you passionate about fitness handson innovation and bringing fitness equipment to life Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for a skilled and detailoriented R&D Prototype Technician to support the development of industryleading strength and cardiovascular fitness equipment products. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager youll work closely with engineering teams to build prototypes fabricate components and support testing that helps shape the future of fitness.
The foundational skills are welding metal fabrication product assembly and problemsolvingin a safe quality and productive manner. The R&D Technician must collaborate with production teams to coordinate fabricated components and prototype logistics. The R&D technician must alsowork with test engineering to develop test methods construct testing fixtures and supervise ongoing testing.
Responsibilities:
Perform a wide variety of research and development activities including prototype building and testing support
Manage multiple prototype and testing projects simultaneously
Read engineering drawings for fabricated components weldments and assemblies
Translate the 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 the supervision of validation engineers
Assembly of prototype products testing fixtures etc.
Packaging palletizing and shipping coordination of prototypes
Collaborate with other R&D technicians mechanical engineering manufacturing engineering validation engineering and production teams
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills:
Understanding of safe shop practices
High School Diploma or equivalent
Mechanical aptitude ability to adjust and solve problems
Three (3) years of experience in production (MIG) welding
Knowledge of the use and setup 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.)
Ability to work independently in a team environment
Ability to perform basic math computations
Preferred
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)
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for fulltime 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 shortterm disability and optional longterm 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.
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. Well 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 well hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If its not the right opportunity this time well 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 regardingemploymentrecruitment 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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Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
