Welding & Fabrication Jobs Abroad from India
Arc / MIG / TIG and 3G–6G welder & fabricator roles in Russia and across the Gulf.
Welding and fabrication is a high-demand skilled vertical, strongest in Russia and across Gulf industrial and oil-and-gas projects. Certified welders — especially 6G — command premium roles.
Hanman Travels (MEA Licence B-1324) places welders and fabricators through documented channels with trade testing and transparent, disclosed fees.
Where Welding Workers Are in Demand
The countries actively hiring for this trade — tap a country for its full jobs guide.
Roles We Place
Arc / MIG / TIG Welder
Process welding across structural and industrial work.
6G Pipe Welder
High-skill pipe welding for oil, gas and industrial projects — premium pay.
Structural Fabricator
Fit-up and fabrication of structural steel.
Fitter
Mechanical and structural fitting alongside welding teams.
How the Process Works
- 1Confirm your welding process and certification (3G/4G/6G, ASME etc.)
- 2Attend a welder trade/qualification test
- 3Medical (GAMCA for Gulf) and document preparation
- 4Emigration clearance for ECR passports; document translation for Russia
- 5Employer offer, visa and pre-departure briefing
Indicative Salary
Welding pay scales with certification — 6G pipe welders earn well above general welders. Russia and Gulf industrial projects pay competitively, often with accommodation — confirmed per offer.
Indicative monthly ranges only — final salary is confirmed in the employer’s job offer.
Eligibility
- Welding experience with the relevant process (Arc/MIG/TIG)
- 6G / pipe certification for premium roles
- Ability to pass a welder qualification test
- Medically fit; valid passport
Documents
- Valid passport
- Welding certification (3G/6G/ASME where held)
- Trade test / experience certificates
- Medical fitness (GAMCA for Gulf)
- Passport-size photographs
Welding Jobs — FAQ
What welding certification do I need to work abroad?
Employers look for the relevant process experience (Arc/MIG/TIG) and, for premium pipe-welding roles, 6G certification (often ASME-based). A welder qualification test is usually required.
Where is welding most in demand?
Russia has the strongest welding and fabrication demand, followed by Gulf industrial and oil-and-gas projects in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman.
Do 6G welders earn more?
Yes. 6G pipe welders are a premium category and typically earn significantly more than general welders, especially on oil, gas and industrial projects.
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