What does a Welder (MIG/TIG/Arc) do overseas?
Joins metal components by welding to drawings and quality requirements.
Typical responsibilities
- Read drawings and weld symbols
- Prepare, fit and tack metal parts
- Weld using the required process to a specified quality
- Inspect welds visually and correct defects
- Follow hot-work and PPE requirements
What employers usually look for
- Proven welding experience in the required process
- Able to read drawings and weld symbols
- Safety-aware
Typical experience
3+ years welding
Helpful extras
- Fabrication or pipe-welding experience
- Test certificates where available
Physical demands
Heat, fumes and awkward positions; protective equipment required.
Licences and certification
Check destination requirements for any licence, trade test or medical clearance.
A typical day
You read the drawing and welding instructions, prepare and clean the metal, set up the equipment and make the welds. You check them visually, grind and finish as required and record your work.
Questions you may be asked
Employers and recruiters often ask questions like these. There is no single right answer: be honest, give a real example from your own work and say plainly when you have not done something yet.
- Which welding processes and materials have you worked with?
- How do you prepare a joint before welding?
- How do you check the quality of a weld?
Staying safe on the job
Wear a proper helmet, gloves and clothing, use ventilation or extraction, control fire risk and keep gas bottles secure.
Where this role can lead
Welders can progress to certified or specialist welder, inspector or supervisor roles.
How EMIGRATLY works with this role
This page describes the role in general. Duties, pay and requirements are set by each employer and differ between destinations. EMIGRATLY is not a job board: after you register, a dedicated specialist reviews your profile and matches you against the exclusive employer contracts we hold, including ones that are not listed publicly.