Welders for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Welding9%Communication Skills7%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Vocational or technical training14%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%Current company
Owen SteelReco
Sorinex Exercise EquipmentTime at current job
Less than a year50%1-2 years17%2-5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,122 profiles for Welders in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Sep 29, 2026
Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $53,118 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,563 – $77,168 yearly
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Welder/Fabricator
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingWelding MachinesTIG WeldingDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationStainless Steel+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsBlueprint ReadingWeldingFabricationMechanical KnowledgeWelders (Tool)Welding/forklift
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationCertified Welding InspectorDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipFCAWWelder
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsDriver's LicenseBridge Crane OperationAmerican Welding Society (AWS) Standards+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsWeldingManagementMIG WeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingFCAWStainless 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 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 MachinesWelder/Fitter
Gaston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsTrade SchoolOSHA 10Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationWelding+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPlumbingConstruction Industry ExperiencePaints
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What's the average time to fill a welder role?
The average time to fill a welder role is 72 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 welders?
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, stainless steel TIG welder and structural welder.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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