Welding & Fabrication Team Lead: Lead, Coach, Improve Quality

CMI (Central Moloney); Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $25-$27/hr

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Year-round employment

Job summary

Central Moloney is seeking a hands-on Production Team Lead for its Welding/Metal Fabrication team in Panama City, FL. You will guide a team of welders and fabricators to hit daily targets while maintaining safety and quality on the shop floor near the airport.

Leadership is key—experience is helpful, but the role emphasizes directing the crew, ensuring timely production, and enforcing standards. Overtime including Friday and Saturday shifts is required through year-end.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; welding certification a plus.
• 2 years welding and/or metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong safety, dependability, and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily welding and metal fabrication operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor weld quality and fabrication output to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Train and onboard new welders and fabricators, sharing best practices.
• Provide on-floor coaching and real-time performance feedback to team members.
• Identify bottlenecks, equipment issues, or quality concerns and escalate to supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Welding knowledge

Blueprint reading

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AWS welding certification

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Job description

Central Moloney is seeking a hands-on Production Team Lead for its Welding/Metal Fabrication team in Panama City, FL. You will guide a team of welders and fabricators to hit daily targets while maintaining safety and quality on the shop floor near the airport.

Leadership is key—experience is helpful, but the role emphasizes directing the crew, ensuring timely production, and enforcing standards. Overtime including Friday and Saturday shifts is required through year-end.