Fabricator / Welder – Great Pay + Every Other Friday Off + Build Something That Lasts!

Description

We’re Hiring a Skilled Fabricator to Join Our Growing Team.

If you take pride in your craftsmanship, enjoy hands-on work, and want to see your builds roll out the door on custom trucks and trailers — Matthews Motors wants to meet you.

We’re a 35+ year family-built truck dealership and upfitter serving fleets, municipalities, and independent operators across the Southeast. Our fabrication team is expanding, and we’re looking for a Fabricator / Welder who can help us build high-quality custom bodies, accessories, and trailer upfits.

This is a full-time, steady-hours position with 9-hour days (6:00 AM – 3:00 PM) and every other Friday off — because we believe great work deserves real balance.

What You’ll Do

• Fabricate and assemble truck bodies, trailer systems, and custom equipment to exact specifications
   
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and weld symbols accurately
   
• Perform high-quality GMAW and GTAW welding on aluminum and steel
   
• Use hand and power tools including drills, grinders, and saws
   
• Measure and verify accuracy using calipers, weld gauges, and tape measures
   
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet structural and visual standards
   
• Identify and correct defects, and document any rework as needed
   
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace and care for shop tools and equipment
   
• Collaborate with shop leads and management to prioritize jobs and meet deadlines
   

What We Offer

• Steady, Year-Round Work – no seasonal layoffs  
• Schedule: 9-hour days, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM, every other Friday off 
• Competitive Pay based on skill and experience  
• 401k Matching (6%) – Industry Leading 
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Company Contribution  
• Paid Time Off + Holidays 
• Paid Training and Advancement Opportunities 
• Clean, Well-Equipped Shop with a supportive, team-oriented culture

Requirements

What You Bring

• 1–2 years of welding or fabrication experience (truck/trailer experience preferred)
   
• Proficiency with GMAW and GTAW processes (aluminum & steel)
   
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings
   
• Basic understanding of mechanical assembly and layout work
   
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
   
• Team-player mindset — dependable, positive, and respectful
   
• Forklift and overhead crane experience a plus
   
• Carpentry or body-building skills a big bonus
  
   

Ready to Build Something Great?

If you’re a skilled Fabricator who takes pride in building top-quality equipment and wants a better work-life balance, hit “Apply” or call/text 706-722-3997 to connect directly with our team.

Matthews Motors – Where Quality, Craftsmanship, and Opportunity Come Together.