Assembly Technician - Manufacturing - 1st Shift

Assembly Technician

📍 Location: Panama City, FL

🕔 Shift: Monday–Thursday, 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM

(Fridays per business needs as OT)

📋 Reports To: Production Supervisor

💼 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

💲 Compensation: $20 per hour

Build something that powers entire communities.

Why Central Moloney?

Since 1949, we've been an industry leader in transformer manufacturing, with an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation. As an ISO 9001-certified company, we offer stability, hands-on learning, and a supportive culture that values every individual. Come join a team where your work truly matters.

At Central Moloney, we don’t just manufacture transformers—we power the grid that keeps homes, hospitals, and cities running. As an Assembly Technician, you'll be hands-on, building real products with a team that takes pride in every unit that leaves our floor.

💪 What You’ll Do:

• Build electrical transformers and components on an assembly line
• Use basic hand tools and perform detailed, repetitive hand and finger work (we’ll train you!)
• Follow safety and quality procedures
• Communicate with your team and leads to keep things running smoothly
• Expect a fast-paced, hands-on environment where you’ll be standing, moving, and working with your hands throughout your shift

Please Note: This role requires the ability to work at elevated workstations and tables, reach across machinery, and perform tasks at varying heights. Candidates must be able to safely and consistently reach, lift, and operate within these work areas as part of regular job duties.

✅ What You’ll Get:

• $20/hour starting wage
• Full benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, and 401(k)
• Weekly pay
• Paid training and support from experienced team leads
• Opportunity to grow!
• A supportive team environment where hard work is recognized and valued

🛠 What You’ll Bring:

• Willingness to learn and show up ready to work
• Team-player attitude
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Still with us? Awesome—here’s a little more detail on what this role includes:

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow instructions to assemble core steel based on customer needs and company guidelines.
• Install various parts onto coils, including steel pieces, padding, clips, and frames.
• Ensure core and coil units are assembled accurately according to set standards and customer preferences.
• Keep tools organized for smooth workflow.
• Inspect transformer cores carefully to ensure they meet quality standards and size requirements.
• Work well with team members and follow supervisor directions to meet production targets.
• Always prioritize safety, cleanliness, and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Additional Skills & Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand job-related materials and perform basic math.
• Previous manufacturing and assembly experience preferred, not required.
• Proficient with manual and powered hand tools.
• Experience with hoist/crane operation is a plus.
• Comfortable with physically demanding tasks and working conditions.
• Background check, Drug & Physical Screening required.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Lifting: Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Environment: Work in a facility with loud noise, extreme temperatures, and environmental stressors.
• Physical Activities: Sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, crouch, reach, and grasp as needed.
• PPE: Wear required PPE, including eye and hearing protection, gloves, and safety toe footwear.
• Dexterity and Vision: Manual dexterity and specific vision abilities (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment).
• Stamina: Stand for long shifts.
• Skills: Effective communication, basic math skills, and teamwork.

• Safety: Adhere to safety protocols and address hazards.

Pro Tip: We see a LOT of applications — but what really stands out is when you share why you’re excited about this role and how your leadership can make a difference in keeping our operations running smoothly.

And because every great job needs a little fine print…

Please note & Review the following: This job is considered safety-sensitive because impairment by drugs or alcohol may constitute a threat to health or safety, and/or a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death.

Central Moloney is a tobacco-free facility. The use of tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and e-cigarettes/vapes) is not permitted on company property.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Central Moloney is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to creating a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all, and we believe that a variety of experiences and perspectives strengthens our team.

Recruitment Policy: No Third-Party Involvement We value the interest of all job seekers; however, we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters. Any resumes submitted in the absence of a signed agreement with Central Moloney will be considered the property of CMI. Central Moloney will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Where We Hire: Central Moloney is currently authorized to employ individuals (remote or on-site) only in the following states: Arkansas (AR), Florida (FL), Kansas (KS), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), and Wisconsin (WI). We are set up to operate as an employer in these states only, which means we have established the necessary payroll, tax, and compliance requirements there. Candidates must physically reside in one of these states to be eligible for employment. Employment across state lines is not permitted (e.g., residing in Georgia while working at a Florida location).

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