Structural Welder

Structural Welder


Company
Silver Screen General Contracting LLC
Location
Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Via
Trabajo.org

Job Description
**Job Opening: Structural Welder (Abu Dhabi, UAE)**

We are seeking a skilled **Structural Welder** for immediate hire in **Abu Dhabi**. If you are a certified professional with a steady hand and a strong work ethic, we want you on our team.
• *Key Requirements**
- **Experience**: 3+ years of proven structural welding experience.
- **Certifications**: Must be certified (AWS D1.1 or equivalent).
- **Skills**: Expertise in **FCAW (Flux-Core)** and **GMAW (MIG)** welding in all positions.
- **Technical**: Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols accurately.
- **Location**: Must be based in or willing to relocate to **Abu Dhabi, UAE**.
• *What You’ll Do**
- Weld and fabricate heavy steel structures (beams, columns, etc.).
- Ensure all welds meet safety and quality standards (zero defects).
- Prepare materials using grinders and torches.
- Work safely within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What minimum monthly salary must a welder earn to qualify for a UAE work permit in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, welders require a minimum salary of AED 4,000 per month as of 2026 to obtain a work permit. This threshold applies to skilled trade categories and must be stated in the employment contract. Overtime above 8 hours daily is compensated at 1.25 times the basic hourly rate.
Q Which visa type and medical test are mandatory for foreign welders entering the UAE in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, foreign welders must obtain a work permit under the skilled worker visa category valid for 2 years as of 2026. Applicants require a negative Emirates ID medical fitness test completed within 30 days of arrival plus a valid passport with 6 months validity.
Q What education and certification does MOHRE require for welder job eligibility in the UAE?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, welders need at minimum a high school certificate plus 2 years documented experience or an internationally recognised welding certificate such as AWS or CSWIP as of 2026. No university degree is mandated for this skilled trade category.
Q Which documents must welders submit when applying for a UAE job offer in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, welders must upload a valid passport, attested educational certificates, experience letters, and a medical fitness certificate as of 2026. The employer files the application through the MOHRE e-services portal within 60 days of the job offer.
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