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MSHA 48 Required $120/day Per Diem 5/10s Welder Must test on 2" Sch 40 316 stainless We are seeking experienced Industrial Pipe Welders for a project involving 316 stainless steel process piping from 1/4" to 1-1/2". The ideal candidate will have strong TIG welding experience and be comfortable producing high-quality welds on small-diameter stainless pipe, primarily socket welds. Responsibilities TIG weld 316 stainless steel pipe from 1/4" to 1-1/2" Weld process piping and tubing to project specifications Perform high-quality, clean welds with consistent penetration Read and interpret isometric drawings, weld symbols, and piping layouts Work closely with pipefitters to ensure proper fit-up and alignment Perform root, fill, and cap passes as required Maintain proper heat control when welding stainless steel Inspect welds and make repairs as necessary Maintain welding equipment and a clean work area Follow all OSHA and project-specific safety requirements Qualifications Previous industrial pipe welding experience Strong TIG welding experience on 316 stainless steel Experience welding 1/4"–1-1/2" pipe Ability to read and understand pipe isometrics and weld symbols Experience with stainless process piping preferred Ability to consistently produce quality, code-compliant welds Must be able to pass a stainless steel pipe weld test Experience with purge welding is highly preferred Ability to work closely with pipefitters and other trades OSHA 10 certification is a plus Reliable attendance and strong work ethic Ideal Candidate We're looking for welders who are precise, detail-oriented, and experienced with small-diameter stainless process piping. Candidates should understand the importance of proper purge, heat control, fit-up, and cleanliness when welding 316 stainless. #ITS13

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How this job compares in Kershaw, SC

Pay in context

At roughly $38/hr, this posting sits about 27% above the $30/hr median for welding jobs across South Carolina — toward the top of a $24–$36/hr middle band drawn from 46 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 76% 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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