Shipyard Welder
Company
Abri Commercial Inc.
Location
Manila, Metro Manila
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
₱50K–₱75K a month
Via
via Indeed Philippines
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Job Description
Job Summary:
A Shipyard Welder is responsible for welding and fabricating metal components used in shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance. The role involves working on hulls, decks, pipelines, and structural parts of vessels while ensuring high-quality welds that meet safety and industry standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform various welding processes such as SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), and GTAW (TIG Welding).
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.
• Weld metal parts for ship structures, including hulls, bulkheads, and frames.
• Repair damaged ship components and perform maintenance welding.
• Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal surfaces.
• Operate welding equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
• Inspect welded surfaces for defects and ensure quality standards are met.
• Follow safety procedures and wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work in confined spaces and at heights when required.
• Collaborate with fitters, engineers, and other shipyard workers.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or vocational course in welding or related field.
• Proven experience as a welder, preferably in shipbuilding or heavy industry.
• Certification in welding (e.g., SMAW, FCAW, GTAW) is an advantage.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and welding codes.
• Physically fit and able to work in demanding environments.
• Knowledge of safety standards in shipyards.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Php50,000.00 - Php75,000.00 per month
Benefits:
• Paid training
Work Location: In person
A Shipyard Welder is responsible for welding and fabricating metal components used in shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance. The role involves working on hulls, decks, pipelines, and structural parts of vessels while ensuring high-quality welds that meet safety and industry standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform various welding processes such as SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), and GTAW (TIG Welding).
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.
• Weld metal parts for ship structures, including hulls, bulkheads, and frames.
• Repair damaged ship components and perform maintenance welding.
• Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal surfaces.
• Operate welding equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
• Inspect welded surfaces for defects and ensure quality standards are met.
• Follow safety procedures and wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work in confined spaces and at heights when required.
• Collaborate with fitters, engineers, and other shipyard workers.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or vocational course in welding or related field.
• Proven experience as a welder, preferably in shipbuilding or heavy industry.
• Certification in welding (e.g., SMAW, FCAW, GTAW) is an advantage.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and welding codes.
• Physically fit and able to work in demanding environments.
• Knowledge of safety standards in shipyards.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Php50,000.00 - Php75,000.00 per month
Benefits:
• Paid training
Work Location: In person
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As per the National Wages and Productivity Commission, the minimum wage for electricians in NCR is PHP 650 per day effective 1 January 2026 for non-agricultural workers. Electricians receive an additional PHP 162.50 per hour for overtime beyond the standard 8-hour shift. This rate covers all licensed electrical work in private establishments.
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Applicants need a high school diploma plus a TESDA National Certificate II in Electrical Installation and Maintenance issued after 2025 assessments. A minimum of two years documented experience in wiring or maintenance is mandatory for DOLE-registered contractors.
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What are the standard working hours and leave benefits for electricians under Philippine labor law?
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