Welder -   Outsourced Contractor

Welder - Outsourced Contractor


Company
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)
Location
Dubai
Job Type
Contractor
Via
Talentmate

Job Description
Job Description:
Job description:

Please note that this role will be under a third-party contractor and is not a direct hire with EGA.

JOB PURPOSE:
• To perform welding operations on various weld joints in all required positions, ensuring high-quality, defect-free welds that meet project specifications and standards.
• To work with Pot Lining Technicians / Operators during cell lining department routine activities particularly pot shell structural repair & superstructure overhauling, live bus bar welding in pot lines and replacement of eroded / damaged cathode flexible during pot turnaround activities under close supervision.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Perform welding tasks using ARC & MIG welding processes (SMAW, FCAW & GMAW) in all positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead).
• Capable to perform welding in high temperature areas and in strong magnetic field of pot lines.
• Ensure welds meet quality standards and are free from defects such as cracks, porosity, and incomplete fusion.
• Perform Gas cutting task, carbon arc gauging and thermal lancing activities.
• Ability to identify industrial tools, welding equipment and carry out pre-operational check prior to use.
• Strictly adhere to EHS safety protocols, company policies and wear required PPEs.
• Maintain all the required equipment, welding machine and tools in good working condition and ensure readily available at work location.
• Must be aware of basic 5S concept and able to identify and correct hazards to provide safe workplace.
• Ensure good housekeeping is maintained at work place all the time and debris are disposed properly in designated skips.
• Seek advice from shift in charge / supervisor about job safety and participate in daily toolbox talk.
• Report any unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses to the supervisor immediately.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:
• Mandatory qualification and hands-on experience in both ARC & MIG welding processes:
• FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
• GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
• SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc welding)

Skills:
• Proven experience in industrial or construction welding projects.
• Ability to read and interpret Welding Procedure Specification, welding symbols and basic technical drawings.
• Welders Performance Qualification Certificates will be considered an added advantage.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand basic English.
• Able to identify industrial tools and equipment by names and their safe usage.

Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience as a welder in industry.

Profile description:

Emirates Global Aluminium is the world’s largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer and the biggest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas. Together, we innovate aluminium to make modern life possible. We operate aluminium smelters in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, an alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi, and a bauxite mine and associated export facilities in the Republic of Guinea. Aluminium is among the world’s most versatile metals, and our global customers transform it into products that make modern life possible – from smartphones and building materials to food packaging and car parts. Our aluminium is the biggest made-in-the-UAE export after oil and gas, bringing in billions of dollars of export revenue each year contributing to the diversification of the national economy. Four per cent of the world’s aluminium production or almost half of the aluminium produced in the Gulf Cooperation Council, is made by us. That means approximately one in every 25 tonnes of aluminium is UAE-made.

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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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