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Job Description

Overview

Harsco is a leader in railway track maintenance, providing equipment and services to enhance safety and efficiency for various railway operators. The Fitter Welder role involves metal fabrication and assembly of structural metal products according to specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Lay out, fit, tack weld, pressure tight, test and repair piping systems and pressured vessels to blueprint specifications.
  • Assemble, tack weld, and straighten fabrications using jigs and fixtures.
  • Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications using measuring tools.

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of trade training and high school education.
  • 3-5 years of practical experience in metal fabrication and welding.
  • Ability to setup and utilize inspection equipment.
  • Expert knowledge of weld symbols and positions.
  • Ability to read and understand detailed drawings and specifications.
  • Basic computer knowledge, including Access and Excel.

Benefits

Additional Information

  • Work is performed in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment.
  • Requires standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods.
  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.
  • Work schedule and shift assignment may vary based on operational needs.
  • Overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be required.
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How this job compares in West Columbia, SC

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across South Carolina currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 51 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in West Columbia, SC

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in West Columbia, 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 100 other active welding openings from 75 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), Vertiv (4), 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.

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