Welders for hire in Columbia, SC
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Welding8%Communication Skills8%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years12%3-5 years18%Current company
Owens SteelArc labs Welding SchoolOwen steelTime at current job
Less than a year36%1-2 years21%2-5 years27%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 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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Welder
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationWelding CertificationCrane CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingWeldingLift TruckForkliftHi-LoFCAWWelding/forklift
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationCertified Welding InspectorDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipFCAWWelder/Fabricator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCDL B+3 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingPallet JackConstruction ExperienceManagementBasic MathMig Welder
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMathematical AptitudeOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingQC Inspector
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ASME Codes & StandardsCertified Welding InspectorDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationNDT Level IINon-Destructive TestingSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsStick WeldingPipe welder/fitter
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationCrane CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceWeldingWelders (Tool)
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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: combo pipe welder/fitter, pipefitter and pipe welder/fitter.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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