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MSHA 48 Required $120/day Per Diem 5/10s We are seeking experienced Industrial Pipefitters for a project involving the installation and fabrication of 316 stainless steel piping ranging from 1/4" to 1-1/2". The ideal candidate will have strong pipefitting skills and experience working with stainless process piping. Responsibilities Install, assemble, and fit 316 stainless steel pipe from 1/4" to 1-1/2" Read and interpret isometric drawings, blueprints, and piping layouts Measure, cut, thread, bend, and prepare piping for installation Layout and fit pipe, fittings, valves, and related components Perform accurate pipe alignment and fit-up for welding Work with stainless steel tubing and small-diameter process piping Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently Assist welders with proper fit-up and positioning Inspect completed work for proper alignment, dimensions, and quality Maintain a clean and safe work area Follow all OSHA and project-specific safety requirements Qualifications Previous industrial pipefitting experience Experience working with 316 stainless steel Experience with 1/4"–1-1/2" pipe/tubing Ability to read and understand isometric drawings and piping plans Strong measuring, layout, and fit-up skills Experience preparing pipe for TIG welding is preferred Familiarity with valves, fittings, supports, and process piping systems Ability to work independently and as part of a crew OSHA 10 certification is a plus Reliable attendance and strong work ethic Ideal Candidate We're looking for pipefitters who are detail-oriented and experienced with small-diameter stainless process piping. Candidates should be comfortable with precise measurements, tight-tolerance fit-up, and working closely with TIG welders to produce clean, accurate installations. #ITS13

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How this job compares in Kershaw, SC

Pay in context

At roughly $36/hr, this posting sits about 20% above the $30/hr median for welding jobs across South Carolina — toward the top of a $24–$38/hr middle band drawn from 46 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 67% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Kershaw, SC

Kershaw, SC is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across South Carolina as a whole we're tracking 78 other active welding openings from 61 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across South Carolina.

Industrial Trade Services currently has 1 other opening live in South Carolina, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in South Carolina at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Vertiv (4), Aerotek (4), and GE Vernova (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. 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.

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