Production Team Lead - Welding/Metal Fab

Department: Weld/Metal Fab • Panama City, FL (Near Airport) • Reports to: Production Supervisor • Non-Exempt

About Central Moloney (CMI)

Since 1949, Central Moloney has been a leader in manufacturing distribution transformers and transformer components. With our ISO 9001 certification, we remain committed to delivering high-quality products, ensuring on-time reliability, and pushing the boundaries of operational excellence. Join us in powering the future and becoming a key part of our dynamic team.

About The Role

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. You'll be responsible for guiding a team of welders and fabricators through daily production goals while maintaining the quality, safety, and efficiency standards that CMI is known for. This isn't just a support role — you're the person your team looks to when they need direction, and the person leadership relies on to keep the floor moving.

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
• Assume additional duties as assigned

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

• Starting pay of $25-$27/hr ($52,000-$56,160 annually), based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable, year-round employment with a manufacturer that has been in business since 1949
• Real opportunities for career advancement — CMI promotes from within