Production Team Lead - Welding/Metal Fab

About the role

• Department: Weld/Metal Fab
• Work Location: Panama City, FL (Near Airport)
• Reports To: Production Supervisor
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Please Note: Due to current production demands, this position currently requires mandatory overtime, including Friday and Saturday shifts. This schedule is expected to continue through the end of the year but is subject to change based on business needs.

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.

Key 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.

What you bring

• 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.

Key Requirements

• 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

• 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.