Structural Metal Fitter/Welder — Heavy Fabrication

Cleaver-Brooks; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

Maternity support

401(k) with match

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Cleaver-Brooks, Inc. is seeking a Structural Metal Fitter/Welder for heavy fabrication in Thomasville, GA. You will align, fit, and weld structural steel per blueprints, using oxy-fuel cutting and carbon arc gouging to prepare joints, while ensuring accuracy with measurement tools. The role offers a night shift from 4:30 p.m.

to 3:00 a.m. and opportunities to progress toward ASME certification. You will record hours, uphold safety rules, and support the Foreman and Cell Leader with additional

Qualifications

• Must read engineering blueprints and process instructions.
• Operate welding equipment with accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain safety and quality standards during fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Fit, align, and assemble structural steel per drawings.
• Use oxy-fuel cutting and carbon arc gouging for joints.
• Verify dimensions with tape measures and gauges.
• Advance toward ASME certification within required timeframe.
• Record time in the timekeeping system.
• Follow plant safety procedures.
• Assist Foreman with additional tasks as directed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding basics

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oxy-fuel cutting

Carbon arc gouging

Tape measures & gauges

Job description

Structural Metal Fitter/Welder — Heavy Fabrication

Based in: Thomasville, GA

Work hours: Nights, Monday–Thursday, 4:30 p.m.–3:00 a.m.

Your impact

Every weld you make helps power hospitals, schools, and factories. Join a team building integrated boiler room solutions where precision metalwork meets real-world reliability.

How you’ll contribute

• Fit, align, and assemble structural steel per engineering blueprints and process instructions.
• Use oxy-fuel cutting equipment; perform carbon arc gouging to prep and refine joints.
• Confirm dimensions with tape measures, levels, and related gauges.
• Apply core welding techniques while advancing toward basic ASME certification within the required timeframe.
• Record time accurately in the company timekeeping system.
• Champion safety by adhering to all plant rules and procedures.
• Assist with additional tasks as directed by the Cell Leader or Foreman.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred; competency in reading, writing, and math. Technical welding coursework preferred.
• Experience: Accredited welding training or roughly 6 months of related welding experience.
• Autonomy: Trainee-level position with limited independent decisions; rely on trainer, Cell Leader, or Foreman for guidance.

Physical and environmental conditions

• Lift up to 60 lbs to chest height on a routine basis.
• Stand/walk on concrete up to 12 hours; frequent bending, stretching, stooping, and squatting.
• Climb ladders to 8 feet; work at heights up to 15 feet; climb stairs.
• Work in temperatures that track with outdoor ambient conditions.
• Move through all indoor/outdoor plant areas with exposure to noise, dust, dirt, welding fumes, lubricants, and oils.
• Consistently wear required PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed footwear, and fall protection.

Rewards and benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision
• Maternity support program; discounted virtual physician visits
• Voluntary: Critical Illness, Hospital Care, Accidental Injury
• FSA and HSA
• Life insurance; short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with cash match
• EAP, pet insurance, employee discounts
• Tuition assistance
• PTO and 11 paid holidays

Our story

Cleaver-Brooks leads the industry in fully integrated boiler and burner systems. We design and manufacture boilers, burners, controls, and the full suite of ancillary and aftermarket solutions—delivered through an unmatched distribution network. Our single-source approach reduces cost and optimizes space, while prioritizing efficiency, reliability, safety, and environmental sustainability. For more than nine decades, we’ve delivered exceptional performance through steadfast commitment.

The information above reflects core responsibilities of this role. It is not an exhaustive inventory of duties. Management may reassign or modify responsibilities as needed.