Welders for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Welding8%Fabrication6%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree10%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years12%3-5 years18%Current company
Sorinex Exercise EquipmentOwen SteelNucor Corporation
Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years16%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $53,083 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,624 – $76,940 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 LiftingLeadershipFCAWWelder/Fabricator
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingWelding MachinesTIG WeldingDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationStainless Steel+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsBlueprint ReadingFabricationMechanical KnowledgeWelders (Tool)MIG WeldingWelder
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationHVAC Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingWeldingLift TruckForkliftFCAWFlux-Cored WeldingWelder
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Stick WeldingWelding MachinesConfined Space CertificationTIG WeldingASE A1 Engine Repair CertificationShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)+10 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceMIG/TIG Welder/Fabricator
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationJourneyman LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementWelding CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWelder/Fabricator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCDL B+3 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingPallet JackConstruction ExperienceManagementBasic Math
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What's the average time to fill a welder role?
The average time to fill a welder role is 73 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do welders tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a welder include: welding, fabrication and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a welder?
Common licenses or certifications for welders include: Driver's License, Welding Certification and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to welders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to welders include: welder/fabricator, shop supervisor and lead welder and MIG welder/fabricator.
What level of education is common for a welder?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a welder in Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a welder?
Most welders have 10 years of professional experience.
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