Production Team Lead - Welding/Metal Fab

Central Moloney • Panama City Beach, FL

18h • $52,000 - $56,160 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a lead, mentor, or supervisory capacity preferred.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED