Welder Jobs in West Columbia, SC

A Welder in the maintenance and installation industry is responsible for performing various welding tasks to repair, install, and maintain metal structures and equipment. They use different techniques like MIG, TIG, and stick welding to join metal parts together, ensuring that they fit accurately according to the design specifications. Welders also inspect structures or materials to determine any potential faults, repair worn-out parts, and test welded surfaces for any flaws. They need to follow safety rules and regulations, maintain a clean work environment and may also be required to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.

Important skills for a Welder include manual dexterity, attention to detail, ability to use hand and power tools, good eyesight, physical stamina, and knowledge of metallurgy and welding techniques. They should also have good understanding of safety procedures and regulations. As for certifications, many employers require a high school diploma or equivalent, and Welders usually need to complete a welding training program. Obtaining a certificate or associate's degree in welding technology, or a certification from a recognized body such as the American Welding Society, can significantly enhance their job prospects. Prior to becoming a Welder, a person might have roles as a Welder's Helper, Machinist, or Construction Laborer.

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Product Assembler

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 12 hours ago

-Your own reliable transportation and basic hand tools. -An entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to control your income....

Wiring Assembler

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 4 days ago

Work with basic hand tools such as screwdrivers, strippers, snips, and luggers Details Shifts Available : 1st | Mon - Fri | 6am - 3:15pm 2nd | Mon - Fri | 3pm - 12:15am Pay : $18-20/hr Job Type & Location...

HVAC Wiring Assembler

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 4 days ago

Work with basic hand tools such as screwdrivers, strippers, snips, and luggers Details Shifts Available : 1st | Mon - Fri | 6am - 3:15pm 2nd | Mon - Fri | 3pm - 12:15am Pay : $20/hr Job Type & Location...

Installer/Assembler (3rd Shift)

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 5 days ago

Install complex fixtures, cases, and service areas using basic hand tools and/or cordless drills. Install basic electronic equipment (no programming or set-up involved)....

Diesel Mechanic

  • West Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago

Diesel Mechanic, Earn Up To $38.28 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment Come and experience the difference with R+L Carriers R+L...

Mechanical Assembler

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 9 days ago

High school degree or equivalent 1 year in a manufacturing environment using hand, power, and pneumatic tools Knowledge of basic mechanics. Knowledge of machine testing procedures....

Mechanic I

  • West Columbia, SC
  • 11 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC
  • 11 days ago

U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications....

Mechanic Tractor Shop

  • West Columbia, SC
  • 11 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC
  • 11 days ago

Diesel Mechanic, Earn Up To $38.28 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment Come and experience the difference with R+L Carriers R+L...

Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician III

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 11 days ago

The employee is Repair work requires excellent hand and finger dexterity used for wrenches, hand tools, and other shop equipment....

Pipe Welder

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 12 days ago

Pipe Welder** **Responsibilities** + Read and understand blueprints. + All carbon pipe + Stick Welding **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Proficiency with hand tools + Ability to STICK weld on...

Welder- Orangeburg

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 12 days ago

welding TIG welding, metal fabricating, grinding, and finishing metals- Ability to stand, crouch, and occasionally lift heavy equipment- Blueprint reading and knowledge of common welding symbols- High...

Diesel Mechanic

  • Lexington, SC (10 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lexington, SC (10 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 13 days ago

scheduled shift with little or no advance notificationCapable of performing a wide range of physical activities which include pulling, reaching, bending, climbing and kneelingExperience with hydraulics/pneumatics...

Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor

  • Eastover, SC (19 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Eastover, SC (19 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 14 days ago

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted position for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR, Position Description Number D0806000, and is part of the 169 AMXS, South Carolina Air National Guard. THIS...

Sheet Metal Mechanic

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 14 days ago

PeopleReady Skilled Trades is looking for experienced Sheet Metal Mechanics in South Carolina and surrounding regions. In this role, you will be Fabricating & setting up HVAC equipment and...

HVAC Chiller Mechanic

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 15 days ago

Commercial/Industrial HVAC Chiller Mechanic - U.S. Army Base Fort Jackson Competitive Wages and an INSURANCE ALLOWANCE! Top reasons to work at EMI Services, a subsidiary of TechFlow: Non-seasonal-...

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Salary for Welder Jobs in West Columbia, SC

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Highest Education Level

Welders in West Columbia, SC offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.1%
Associate's Degree
17.7%
Bachelor's Degree
11.3%
Master's Degree
3.0%
Some College
1.8%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%


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