Aluminum & Steel Welder

Location

Lincolnville, SC

Wage

$52,660/yr

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingStick Welding
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Posted on August 18, 2026

Job Description

Overview

As an Aluminum & Steel Welder, you will be essential in the fabrication and assembly of metal and aluminum components for carts, ensuring quality and structural integrity. The role involves various welding processes and collaboration with team members to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

  • Perform various types of welding processes according to project requirements.
  • Weld component parts in various directions: flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead.
  • Interpret and follow drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to execute precise welds.
  • Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, bolt, or grind spare parts as necessary.
  • Follow set up and proper operations of welding equipment to join, fabricate, and repair aluminum parts.
  • Test and inspect aluminum surfaces and structures for flaws and defects.
  • Work closely with team members across departments to achieve production goals.
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding project status.
  • Strive to meet or exceed daily production targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in welding operations.
  • Maintain accurate records of completed work, including types of welding performed and materials used.
  • Maintain welding equipment and perform repairs as needed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1-2 years' experience as a Welder in aluminum manufacturing or relevant certification.
  • Proficiency in reading blueprints and product drawings.
  • Mastery of aluminum and steel welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick) and techniques.
  • Strong attention to detail and dedication to quality work.
  • Physical stamina for prolonged standing, bending, and lifting.
  • Excellent teamwork, communication, and time management skills.
  • Commitment to safety, including adherence to protocols and OSHA regulations.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changes.
  • Maintenance of equipment and tools.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
  • Knowledge of basic hand tools and hardware.
  • Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and make quick decisions.
  • Understanding quality control processes and dedication to producing high-quality products.

How this job compares in Lincolnville, SC

Pay in context

At roughly $25/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $26/hr median for welding jobs across South Carolina, whose middle half runs $22–$34/hr across 53 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 49% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Lincolnville, SC

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Lincolnville, SC, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across South Carolina as a whole we're tracking 102 other active welding openings from 77 employers. Browse welding jobs across South Carolina.

The most active employers in South Carolina at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (6), Keel (3), and ORION (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within South Carolina, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Aiken at $32/hr and Anderson at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

See all aluminum welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Aluminum & Steel Welder figures were last recalculated when this page was built.