MIG/MAG welder (135/136)
Licences / certificates: EN ISO 9606-1 certificate (can be arranged pre-departure)
How we test: Test coupon in required positions (PB/PF/PC), visual inspection
Hire Welders in Lithuania — Klaipėda Shipyards & Steel Fabrication
Klaipėda's shipbuilding and repair cluster and steel fabricators across the country need MIG/MAG and TIG welders certified to EN ISO 9606. ManBe tests every welder on coupons in the positions you specify, inspected by a certified welding inspector, and can run the EN ISO 9606 certification in the source country so the welder arrives certified. Welders with recognised certificates and higher pay may qualify for the high-value-added route, which is exempt from the quota at a lower salary threshold.
Talk to Sales8–14 weeks
Typical lead time
None (abolished 2025)
Labour-market test
Annual, set by ministry
Quota
5,000+ drivers
ManBe placements
Welders & Metalworkers we recruit for Lithuania
TIG welder (141) stainless / aluminium
Licences / certificates: EN ISO 9606-1 / -2
How we test: Test coupon, root and cap inspection
Shipyard welder / hull fitter
Licences / certificates: EN ISO 9606, shipyard safety
How we test: Overhead and vertical positions, fitting to drawing
Steel fabricator / fitter
Licences / certificates: Trade test
How we test: Drawing reading, assembly, tack welding
Permit route for welding in Lithuania
Temporary residence permit for work, issued by the Migration Department; annual quota for non-highly-qualified workers. Full Lithuania guide →
| Route | Who it's for | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary residence permit (work) | Non-EU workers hired directly by a Lithuanian employer | 6–10 weeks after the Migration Department accepts the application; the worker may start once a national visa or permit is issued | Subject to the annual quota for non-highly-qualified workers. Renewals and employer changes are outside the quota. |
| National visa (D) for work | Workers whose permit is in process or short assignments | 2–4 weeks at the consulate | Often used so the worker can travel and start while the residence permit is finalised. |
| High-value-added occupations route | Roles on Lithuania's shortage / high-value list | As above | Exempt from the quota at a lower salary threshold (national average gross wage) — useful for supervisors, engineers and some technical trades. |
OUR PROCESS
A transparent, four-step journey to the perfect hire:
Brief & Blueprint
We kick off with a detailed intake role specs, culture fit, KPIs.
Search & Shortlist
Our talent network and AI-driven matching deliver a hand-picked shortlist.
Interview & Validate
We coordinate interviews, administer assessments and finalize compliance.
Place & Support
From offer acceptance to relocation logistics, we stay by your side.
Welders & Metalworkers in Lithuania — FAQ
- Yes, at accredited test centres (TÜV, Bureau Veritas, DNV) in the source country when the employer requires it.
- Usually sub-rented through the yard's subcontractors; direct employment is also possible.
- Certificates issued by an accredited body (TÜV, Bureau Veritas, DNV and similar) are generally accepted; employer-specific requalification on arrival is common for critical work. We use accredited test centres.
- Yes — shipbuilding in Klaipėda, Gdańsk and Gdynia is a regular destination, usually on sub-renting contracts with the yard's subcontractors.
- No. The Employment Service decision was abolished in 2025 and replaced by an annual quota on newly issued permits for non-highly-qualified workers.
- New permits can still be issued for jobs paying at least 1.2 times the national average gross wage — or 1 times the average for occupations on the high-value-added list. Renewals and changes of employer are not affected.
Also hiring welding in: Latvia, Poland, Germany · Other sectors in Lithuania: Truck drivers, Bus drivers, Construction, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Skilled professionals
NEED WELDERS & METALWORKERS IN LITHUANIA?
Tell us the headcount, start date and any licences or certificates you require. We reply within 24 hours with a shortlist plan and the Lithuania timeline.
- ✓ Reply within 24 hours on working days
- ✓ Walk-in interviews and skills tests in the source country
- ✓ Permits, visas, travel and onboarding handled end-to-end