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Overview

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power systems and solutions provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. The Production Lead performs a dual role, providing leadership to a team of Production Technicians and executing assembly responsibilities on assigned projects.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direction, mentoring and training in operational SOPs to Production Technicians levels 1-4.
  • Ensure compliance with established policies and best practices.
  • Monitor performance and provide coaching to assigned team of Production Technicians.
  • Oversee productivity and ensure production quality meets company standards.
  • Conduct safety briefings and ensure safety policies are followed.
  • Support in completion of performance evaluations on assigned team members.
  • Participate in operational, safety, and/or supervisory training as required.
  • Provide coverage for Electrical Assembly Manager in times of absence or overtime scheduling.
  • Open the production facility as needed and ensure security at site closure.
  • Assemble control panel and switchgear components with minimal direction.
  • Modify and retrofit existing structures to meet customer specifications.
  • Assemble metalwork and handle sheet metal goods.
  • Read, understand and follow blueprint diagrams.
  • Follow instructions to meet production schedule.
  • Be proficient in the use of hand tools and power tools.
  • Perform fabrication tasks including saw cutting and drilling.
  • Cut, strip and crimp wires and make cables as needed.
  • Ensure work output meets required standards to avoid rework.
  • Assemble connectors.
  • Acquire all mandatory certifications.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Minimum of 4-5 years in mechanical assembly/mechanical repair or associated field.
  • Background knowledge of electrical system wiring (DC & AC) and control systems is highly desirable.
  • Prior leadership experience is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency using hand tools and power tools, ruler, scale, tape measure, calipers is required.
  • Proficiency reading and understanding blueprints is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in panel assembly and wiring is required.
  • Ability to work under pressure and severe time constraints.
  • Satisfactory completion of additional background screening.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat 6am-4:30pm.
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How this job compares in Stone Mountain, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$37/hr across 164 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Stone Mountain, GA

Stone Mountain, GA currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 407 other active welding openings from 255 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Stone Mountain, or widen the search to Georgia.

Mission Critical Group currently has 2 other openings live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Marathon (10), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (7), and Mullins Mechanical (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Marietta at $32/hr, and Atlanta at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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