Welding Jobs in Charleston, SC

A Welder in the construction industry plays a vital role in the building and repairing of structures, equipment, and various types of machinery. They use intense heat to fuse metal pieces together, following detailed schematic drawings to assemble structural metal products, such as frameworks or shells for machinery or metal parts for buildings or bridges. A knowledgeable welder not only performs welding tasks but also handles materials planning, preparation, and setup for welding. They also ensure the use of correct welding procedures to meet specifications, inspect structures or materials to be welded, and maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.

Key skills for a Welder include manual dexterity, technical skills, physical strength and stamina, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. Welders should be adept at using hand and power tools and have a keen understanding of metallurgy and welding techniques. Most employers require welders to have a high school diploma or equivalent and to complete vocational training or an apprenticeship in welding. Some jobs may also require Welding Certification from a recognized institution such as the American Welding Society (AWS). Prior to becoming a Welder, a person might work as a Welder's Helper, Welding Intern, or a Fabricator.

1-15 of 29 Jobs

Structural Welder

  • Ravenel, SC (17 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ravenel, SC (17 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 2 days ago

Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques....

Pipe Welder Combo (No Per Diem)

  • Wando, SC (10 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wando, SC (10 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 2 days ago

May be required to use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes....

Aluminum TIG Welder

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 3 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Perform TIG welding on aluminum and stainless steel components Fabricate concealment structures according to engineering drawings and blueprints Grind, fit, and assemble custom...

Mech Tech P 1 (Welder)

  • Goose Creek, SC (14 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Goose Creek, SC (14 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 3 days ago

The Role Performs welding processes on aluminum and steel parts and assemblies to required tolerances using welding metals and metal alloys....

Fitter/Fabricator

  • Goose Creek, SC (14 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Goose Creek, SC (14 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 4 days ago

Refer to general instructions to select equipment, set up, and lay out materials to be welded....

Welder And Fabricator

  • Meggett, SC (19 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Meggett, SC (19 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 7 days ago

flux core and pulse welding (required) Strong blueprint reading and measurement skills NAVSEA experience and code knowledge preferred Testing Requirements 3G Flux Core Weld Test 3G Pulse Weld Test Blueprint...

Structural Welder

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 9 days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 9 days ago

Job Scope: Fluxcore welds on fabricated heavy structural girders Requirements: Must pass a weld test Must pass a drug screen and background check OSHA 10; TI will provide the course to qualified candidates...

Mech Tech P 2 (Welder)

  • Goose Creek, SC (14 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Goose Creek, SC (14 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 11 days ago

The Role Performs welding processes on aluminum and steel parts and assemblies to required tolerances using welding metals and metal alloys....

Welder

  • Hollywood, SC (19 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hollywood, SC (19 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 12 days ago

+ Proficiency influx core, pulse MIG, fitting,back gouging, and sub arc welding + Ability to read and interpret blueprints + Prior shipyard experiences strongly preferred **Pay and Benefits** The pay...

Pipe Welder

  • Charleston, SC
  • 14 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 14 days ago

Perform multi-pass, all-position fillet, and butt welds using the SMAW process. Fuse inserts and weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel pipe using the SMAW and GTAW processes....

TIG Welder

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 15 days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 15 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Perform TIG welding on aluminum and stainless steel components Fabricate concealment structures according to engineering drawings and blueprints Grind, fit, and assemble custom...

Welder And Fitter PER DIEM

  • Charleston, SC
  • 16 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 16 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Perform flux core and pulse welding on large steel structures Fit and align structural components to blueprint specifications Interpret welding symbols and construction schematics...

Welder A- Fabricator

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 18 days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 18 days ago

techniques, including MIG, TIG, and Arc welding, with a strong emphasis on ABS welding....

Welder Fitter Lead

  • Hollywood, SC (19 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hollywood, SC (19 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 19 days ago

Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding [Welder, Tack (welding)]....

Structural Welder

  • Hollywood, SC (19 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hollywood, SC (19 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 19 days ago

Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques....

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Salary for Welding Jobs in Charleston, SC

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Highest Education Level

Weldings in Charleston, SC offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
30.5%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Bachelor's Degree
8.9%
Some College
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.2%


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