Welders for hire in Columbia, SC
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Welding8%Communication Skills6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Bachelor's degree9%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years12%3-5 years26%Current company
Owen SteelD&T Steel, Inc
Sorinex Exercise EquipmentTime at current job
Less than a year32%1-2 years11%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Sep 1, 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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Welder/Fabricator and heavy machine operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOSHA 10Welding CertificationCrane CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanical KnowledgeShop Supervisor and lead welder
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CEPA Universal CertificationWelding Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsConstruction InspectionTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLift TruckWelder
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationHVAC Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingWeldingLift TruckForkliftFCAWFlux-Cored WeldingRolling Mill Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftReach TruckMaterial Handling Equipment OperationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseWelding+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCombo Pipe Welder/fitter
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsOSHA Safety CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseWelding Certification+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementTower ClimbingOrganizational SkillsWelding/forklift
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationCertified Welding InspectorDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipFCAW
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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 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, combo pipe welder/fitter and shop supervisor and lead 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 11 years of professional experience.
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