Overview
As a Welding/Metal Fabrication Team Lead at Central Moloney, you'll play a critical hands-on leadership role on our Panama City production floor, guiding a team of welders and fabricators to meet production goals while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily welding and metal fabrication operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
- Monitor weld quality and fabrication output to ensure compliance with CMI standards, blueprints, and specifications.
- Train and onboard new welders and fabricators, sharing best practices and reinforcing proper technique.
- Conduct on-the-floor coaching and provide performance feedback to team members in real time.
- Identify and communicate production bottlenecks, equipment issues, or quality concerns to the Production Supervisor promptly.
- Enforce all safety protocols specific to welding and metal fabrication, including PPE compliance and hazard awareness.
- Maintain accurate production records, including output tracking, scrap logs, and shift reports.
- Collaborate with the Production Supervisor to support workflow planning and staffing adjustments.
- Motivate team members to meet daily targets while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in welding and/or metal fabrication in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
- Prior experience in a lead, mentor, or supervisory capacity preferred.
- Knowledge of welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick, or similar) and fabrication techniques.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear direction on a fast-paced production floor.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on quality, efficiency, and problem-solving.
- Commitment to safety, dependability, and punctuality.
- Basic math and computer skills for recordkeeping and reporting.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent; vocational training or welding certification (AWS or equivalent) a plus.
- Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, with the ability to stand, bend, and work in varying conditions for extended periods on the production floor.
- Availability for flexible hours and overtime as production demands require.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug & alcohol screening.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- PTO
Additional Information
- Work Location: Panama City, FL (Near Airport)
- Reports To: Production Supervisor
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
