Job Title: Welder – Transformer Manufacturing Department: Metal Fabrication Work Location: Panama City, FL Reports To: Production Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt About Central Moloney: Since 1949, Central Moloney (CMI) has been a trusted name in manufacturing and distributing transformers and transformer components. ISO 9001 certified and rooted in quality and innovation, we’re proud to power progress across the industry. At our Panama City, FL facility, we’re more than a team—we’re a community of makers, problem-solvers, and doers shaping the future of energy. About the Role: As a Welder on our Metal Fabrication team, you play a hands-on role in building the core of our products—pole-mounted transformers. Your skill with metalwork and precision welding helps bring our high-performance components to life. This is a great opportunity to join a legacy of craftsmanship, grow your technical skills, and be part of something that truly powers communities. Requirements
See More Details >>This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding. POSITION SUMMARY Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and building and bridge parts according to specifications. Select equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding. Work with other crafts as instructed by supervision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described. • Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays. • Comply with Company, federal, state, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies while performing duties. • Monitor the working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and health regulations. • Weld components in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. • Fit, tack, and weld component parts in position, and examine welds for adherence to specifications. • Examine weld for bead size and other specifications. • Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using a micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments. • Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemble them according to specifications. • Set up equipment and weld parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment. • Produce high-quality welds, including watertight penetrations with a variety of materials including weld steel, stainless, and aluminum. • Work with minimal supervision. • Perform other duties as assigned. • Must have carbon air arc cutting experience with butt seams, preparation of seams after gouge, and removal of any structure when needed with the carbon air arc technique. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May indirectly supervise and/or train subordinates. REQUIREMENTS Education/ Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalence plus one to three years of experience as a flux core arc welder desired. Requires working knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate work processes and techniques for fitting and welding steel and other materials. Requires knowledge of ship terminology, welding symbols, safety, OSHA, and ABS regulations. Requires experience and knowledge of gouging, mirror welding, mig and stick welding, and experience with carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum welding. Must pass ABS American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) welding tests to be ABS Certified. Skills: Ability to read and comprehend written, oral, or diagram forms or plans. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to read and understand blueprints. Knowledge of the safe operation and use of hand and power tools. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors and employees. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure. Ability to read a tape measure. Behavioral Attributes: Integrity, ethics, flexibility/ adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety-conscious, and multitasking. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the workday. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be physically and medically qualified to wear all required personal protective equipment, as prescribed under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. The employee must be able to work above ground at heights of a minimum of 50 feet aloft and/ or working from scaffolding and/or man-lifts while working with machinery; in confined spaces and withstanding extreme heat and cold in an outside climate or confined space. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to the risk of electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, continual loud noise, and other hazards found in a heavy industrial shipyard environment. Rigorous compliance with safety procedures, policies, and personal safety equipment requirements is therefore mandatory. We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
See More Details >>Description: Entera branding is a national signage manufacturer located in Panama City, FL. We are looking for steel and aluminum welders to join our team to build sign frames and other components. Responsibilities • Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures • Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements • Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements) • Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded • Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead) • Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps • Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety Requirements: Skills • Proven experience as welder (steel and/or aluminum) • Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.) • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings • Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.) • Attention to detail • Proficient in English Company Requirements: • Associate must be 18 years or older. • Associate must be able to lift/ move up to 50 pounds. • The associate will be expected to work overtime and Saturdays when needed. • Prior to being hired, the candidate will be subject to a background check and drug test. Benefits: Entera prides itself on taking care of its employees and is proud to offer the following benefits: • Climate Controlled Manufacturing Facility • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Paid Time Off • Holidays Paid • 401K Matching
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Panama City, FL, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing both hands-on and theoretical knowledge. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with projections indicating a need for 320,500 new welders by 2029. In Panama City, welders can earn an average weekly wage of $566, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $600 weekly. Training programs, community colleges, and apprenticeships offer pathways to this lucrative career, which often provides strong earning potential and job stability.
