MIG Welders for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
- Welding
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Fabrication
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 69%
- Vocational or technical training
- 16%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
Current company
BAE Systems, Inc
SunDT
Arcosa
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 745 profiles for MIG Welders in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
MIG Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $58,178 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,369 – $85,972 yearly
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Welding/forklift
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationCertified Welding InspectorDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipFCAWMig Welder
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementWelding CertificationCDL BServsafe Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMathematical AptitudeOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingWelder/Fitter/Fabricator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
MetalworkingStick WeldingWelding MachinesTIG WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)Flux-Cored Welding+16 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingStainless Steel TIG Welder
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+5 moreSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCombo Pipe Welder/fitter
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsOSHA Safety CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseWelding Certification+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementTower ClimbingOrganizational SkillsFabrication Welder
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsConfined Space CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceWelders (Tool)Welding Machines
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What's the average time to fill a MIG welder role?
The average time to fill a MIG welder role is 152 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do MIG welders tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a MIG welder include: welding, communication skills and fabrication.
What licenses or certifications are common for MIG welders?
Common licenses or certifications for MIG welders include: Welding Certification, Driver's License and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to MIG welders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to MIG welders include: welder, combo pipe welder/fitter and welder/fitter/fabricator.
What level of education is common for a MIG welder?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a MIG welder in Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a MIG welder?
Most MIG welders have 17 years of professional experience.
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