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Job Description

Overview

Walker White Mechanical is seeking experienced Commercial Pipe Welders in Columbia, SC. The company values skilled craftsmanship and offers opportunities to work on impactful projects across South Carolina and the Southeast.

Responsibilities

  • Weld carbon steel and stainless steel piping systems to project specifications and code requirements.
  • Perform TIG, Stick (SMAW), and MIG welding based on project needs.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, piping isometrics, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
  • Cut, fit, bevel, and prepare pipe for welding and installation.
  • Verify weld quality and ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
  • Work closely with foremen, pipefitters, and field teams to maintain project schedules.
  • Follow OSHA regulations and company safety procedures at all times.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
  • Support quality control efforts and help ensure successful project execution.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of commercial or industrial pipe welding experience.
  • Proficiency in TIG, Stick (SMAW), and/or MIG welding processes.
  • Ability to pass a pipe welding test.
  • Experience welding carbon steel and/or stainless steel piping systems.
  • Strong understanding of welding safety, fabrication practices, and industry standards.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and weld symbols.
  • Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in active construction or industrial environments.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience and welding ability.
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • Health and benefits package.
  • Paid time off.
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Stable, long-term employment.
  • Safety-focused culture.
  • Modern tools, equipment, and professional support.
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial and industrial projects.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience and welding ability
Overtime opportunities
Health and benefits package
Paid time off
Career advancement opportunities
Stable, long-term employment
Safety-focused culture
Modern tools, equipment, and professional support
Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial and industrial projects
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How this job compares in Columbia, SC

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across South Carolina currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$36/hr across 48 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 Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across South Carolina as a whole we're tracking 114 other active welding openings from 86 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Columbia, or widen the search to South Carolina.

Walker-White Plumbing Hvac and Mechanical Inc 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 Boiler Tube Company of America (BTA) (4), Thompson Construction Group, Inc. (4), and Parker Hannifin (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 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.

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