Welders for hire in Columbia, SC

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  • Most popular skills

    Welding8%
    Communication Skills6%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED86%
    Vocational or technical training7%
    Associate's degree5%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years14%
    3-5 years16%
  • Current company

    SORINEX EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
    China Jushi USA Corp
    D&T Steel, Inc
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year17%
    1-2 years10%
    2-5 years41%

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Last updated: Sep 6, 2026

Welder: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbia, SC: $53,182 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $36,611$77,253 yearly

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  • Mig Welder

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementMathematical AptitudeOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy Lifting
  • Rolling Mill Operator

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftReach TruckMaterial Handling Equipment OperationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseWelding+7 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadership
  • Welding/forklift

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Scissor Lift CertificationCertified Welding InspectorDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationForklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising Experience
  • Installer/Field fabricator

    Irmo, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Pesticide Application KnowledgePest Control Chemical HandlingPest Control LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+3 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipPest Control
  • Welder

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationHVAC Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingWeldingLift TruckForkliftFCAWFlux-Cored Welding
  • Welder

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Stick WeldingWelding MachinesConfined Space CertificationTIG WeldingASE A1 Engine Repair CertificationShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)+10 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsService Technician Experience

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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, communication skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a welder?

Common licenses or certifications for welders include: Driver's License, Welding Certification and OSHA 10.

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 installer/field 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 13 years of professional experience.

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