Central Moloney

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 ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency standards. Central Moloney has been a leader in manufacturing distribution transformers and transformer components since 1949, committed to delivering high-quality products and operational excellence.

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

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; vocational training or welding certification (AWS or equivalent) a plus.
• 2 years of experience in welding and/or metal fabrication in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• 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.
• 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
• Mandatory overtime required, including Friday and Saturday shifts.