Welder, Steel
Company
PaxOcean
Location
Singapore
Posted
17 days ago
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Job Description
Job Summary
The responsibility of the Welder is to perform welding operations in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and safety standards, ensuring the structural integrity and quality of metal components and assemblies. Perform welding tasks using various techniques and processes based on project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Cooperate with department engineers, supervisors & foreman on appropriate procedures and schedule to complete the job.
• Ensure personal safety, discipline & commitment on site.
• Desire to always maintain good housekeeping and Safety on board vessel & workshop. Ensure all workers always follow safe work procedures.
• Responsible for minimum wastage of materials and balance material to be accounted and returned to store at the end of the project.
• Ensuring optimum work processes and equipment utilization.
• Perform other related jobs as assigned by DH.
• Understand all jobs given pertaining to welding process as allocated by department engineer, supervisors, and foreman.
• To undertake other tasks as directed by department head Plan out and prepare all permits to work system related to marine safety, prepare risk analysis (RA), conduct RA briefing before starting work.
• Prepare tools, equipment, transportation, materials and manpower, control man hours for all given jobs.
• Perform welding works at all locations as required by department welding supervisor and foreman.
Key Requirements
• 5 years and above of extensive experience in shipbuilding and ship repair, specializing in welding related work.
• Conducting quality checks and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Interpreting technical drawings and hull standards.
Education
Others
The responsibility of the Welder is to perform welding operations in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and safety standards, ensuring the structural integrity and quality of metal components and assemblies. Perform welding tasks using various techniques and processes based on project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Cooperate with department engineers, supervisors & foreman on appropriate procedures and schedule to complete the job.
• Ensure personal safety, discipline & commitment on site.
• Desire to always maintain good housekeeping and Safety on board vessel & workshop. Ensure all workers always follow safe work procedures.
• Responsible for minimum wastage of materials and balance material to be accounted and returned to store at the end of the project.
• Ensuring optimum work processes and equipment utilization.
• Perform other related jobs as assigned by DH.
• Understand all jobs given pertaining to welding process as allocated by department engineer, supervisors, and foreman.
• To undertake other tasks as directed by department head Plan out and prepare all permits to work system related to marine safety, prepare risk analysis (RA), conduct RA briefing before starting work.
• Prepare tools, equipment, transportation, materials and manpower, control man hours for all given jobs.
• Perform welding works at all locations as required by department welding supervisor and foreman.
Key Requirements
• 5 years and above of extensive experience in shipbuilding and ship repair, specializing in welding related work.
• Conducting quality checks and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Interpreting technical drawings and hull standards.
Education
Others
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the minimum fixed monthly salary for welders on Work Permit in Singapore from January 2026?
As per the Ministry of Manpower, welders in the marine and construction sectors on Work Permit must receive a minimum fixed monthly salary of SGD 1,800 from 1 January 2026, with overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 44 hours per week and a maximum of 72 overtime hours monthly.
What work pass and levy apply to foreign welders seeking employment in Singapore in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Manpower, foreign welders require a Work Permit (R2) with a monthly foreign worker levy of SGD 650 for basic tier or SGD 950 for higher tier as of 2026, subject to a 1:5 local-to-foreign ratio in construction and marine sectors.
What education and experience are required for a welder Work Permit in Singapore?
As per the Ministry of Manpower, applicants need at least 2 years of relevant welding experience plus certification such as AWS or equivalent, with no minimum academic qualification beyond completing primary education and passing the required safety course before deployment.
Which documents must be submitted for a welder Work Permit application in Singapore?
As per the Ministry of Manpower, employers must submit the worker's passport, recent photo, educational and trade certificates, medical report from an approved clinic, and WPOL declaration by 31 December 2025 for 2026 renewals or new hires.
