Your Gateway to Welder Jobs, Skilled Welding Hiring, and Industrial Recruitment in Lithuania.
Looking for a trusted welder recruitment agency in Lithuania? AtoZ Serwis Plus helps Lithuanian shipbuilding and ship-repair yards, metalworking and machinery manufacturers, and construction firms hire qualified welders — MIG/MAG, TIG (WIG), pipe, and structural welders — across Klaipėda, Vilnius, Kaunas, Panevėžys, and beyond.
Lithuania is an EU, euro-area, and Schengen member with a strong industrial base. Welders are officially designated a shortage occupation, which simplifies and speeds up hiring from outside the EU, making structured international recruitment highly practical.
Shipbuilding and ship-repair anchor demand is concentrated in the Baltic port city of Klaipėda, where major yards build and repair vessels and offshore structures. Metalworking, machinery, furniture, and a steady construction sector add further demand. With many Lithuanian workers having moved west within the EU and an ageing workforce, local supply of welders is tight, so employers recruit internationally — and welders’ place on the shortage list makes this easier.
We focus on welding, so we understand the difference between a MIG/MAG welder for shipyard and structural work, a TIG welder for stainless and aluminium, a pipe welder, and a senior welding foreman — and we screen accordingly.
You gain a pre-vetted talent pool, faster time-to-hire via the shortage-occupation route, lower hiring risk through practical weld testing, lower total cost, and full compliance with immigration rules, the quota, and salary requirements. We also share pay benchmarks and shortage insights.
We recruit MIG/MAG welders, TIG (WIG) welders, pipe and pressure welders, shipbuilding and ship-repair welders, structural-steel welders, sheet-metal fabricators, maintenance welders, and welding supervisors. Services include permanent placement, contract and project hiring, bulk crew hiring for shipyards, screening, EN ISO 9606 verification, work permit and residence permit coordination, relocation and onboarding.
| Industry | Key Talent Needs |
|---|---|
| Shipbuilding & Ship-Repair (Klaipėda) | Hull welders, MIG/MAG and pipe welders, fabricators |
| Metalworking & Machinery | TIG welders, structural welders, assembly fabricators |
| Construction & Infrastructure | Site welders, structural fabricators, MIG/MAG welders |
| Manufacturing & Furniture | Maintenance welders, MIG/MAG welders, fabricators |
The figures below are indicative monthly gross pay (in euros) and vary by sector, certification, and experience.
| Role | Indicative Monthly Gross (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Entry / general welder | €1,300 – €1,700 |
| Skilled MIG/MAG welder | €1,600 – €2,100 |
| TIG / coded / shipyard welder | €2,000 – €2,800+ |
| Welding foreman/supervisor | €2,500 – €3,400+ |
Klaipėda’s shipbuilding sector tends to pay above the national average. For residence permits, salary generally must meet the national average gross wage (around €2,411 in current data), so offers for skilled welders are structured accordingly.
EU/EEA and Swiss nationals are free to work. For third-country welders, the employer obtains a work permit from the Public Employment Service (Užimtumo tarnyba) and the worker obtains a national (Type D) visa or a temporary residence permit (TRP) for employment via the Migration Department (MIGRIS system). Because welders are on the shortage occupation list, the labour market test is effectively waived, and processing is faster. A national annual quota applies to employment-based residence permits; shortage roles and higher salaries can help where the quota is tight.—theEU Blue CaCard isor hihigher-skilledoles.
We map your requirements and confirm shortage-list eligibility, source through our Eastern European and global networks, screen and EN ISO 9606-verify candidates, run practical weld tests, complete reference checks, coordinate work permits, visas, and TRPs, and support relocation and onboarding.
We source qualified welders from Ukraine, the Western Balkans, India, the Philippines, and Central Asia, matching shipbuilding and metalworking experience to Lithuanian employers through the shortage-occupation route.
Welders remain firmly on Lithuania’s shortage occupation list, easing recruitment, while 2025 reforms applied the annual quota to all employment-based residence permits and removed the older labour market test. Early applications matter, as the quota can be exhausted during the year, so well-documented, shortage-list filings are essential.
Quality comes from our focus on welding and rigorous screening. Compliance comes from following immigration rules, the quota, and Migration Department procedures at every step. Partnership comes from serving as a long-term welding workforce advisor. Employers stay with us because we help them build stronger welding teams faster and with less risk.
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Are you a qualified welder — MIG/MAG, TIG (WIG), pipe, or shipyard — looking for legal welding work in Lithuania's shipbuilding, metalworking, or construction sectors? Welders are on Lithuania's shortage-occupation list for faster hiring. Register today and let us match you with verified Lithuanian employers.
Register Now!Hire pre-screened MIG/MAG, TIG, and structural welders from our verified international talent pool for your Lithuanian shipbuilding, metalworking, machinery, or construction operation. We handle EN ISO 9606 verification and the shortage-list work permit, visa, and TRP process.
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Yes. Welders are officially designated a shortage (high-demand) occupation, which effectively waives the labour-market test and speeds up the work permit and residence permit process.
EU/EEA and Swiss nationals work freely. Third-country welders need a work permit from the Public Employment Service plus a national (Type D) visa or a temporary residence permit for employment, issued via the Migration Department.
Yes. Lithuania applies an annual quota to employment-based residence permits (capped relative to the population). Shortage-occupation roles and higher salaries help where the quota is tight, so early application is advisable.
Indicative monthly gross pay ranges from about €1,300–€1,700 for entry-level welders to €2,000–€2,800+ for TIG, coded, and shipyard welders, with foremen higher. Residence permits generally require pay near the national average gross wage.
Employers expect EN ISO 9606 welder qualifications, with EN 1090 relevant for structural steel and coding for shipyard and pipe work. We verify all qualifications and run practical weld tests.
Klaipėda (shipbuilding and ship-repair) leads, followed by Vilnius, Kaunas, and the industrial centres of Panevėžys and Šiauliai.
The shortage-occupation route is faster; overall, the work permit, visa, and TRP steps typically take a couple of months. We prepare complete files and apply early to avoid quota and processing delays.
Yes. We source from Ukraine, the Western Balkans, India, the Philippines, and Central Asia, prioritising shipbuilding and metalworking experience.
No. All immigration and quota decisions rest with the Lithuanian authorities and hiring decisions with employers. We provide structured professional support, not guarantees.
Speak to a recruitment specialist. Get pre-vetted MIG/MAG welders, TIG welders, and pipe and structural welders for your Lithuanian shipbuilding, metalworking, machinery, or construction operation — with EN ISO 9606 verification and full shortage-list work permit, visa, and residence-permit support. Trusted by employers across Klaipėda, Vilnius, and Kaunas.
Hiring the right welder is an important decision for any Lithuanian shipbuilder, metalworking firm, machinery manufacturer, or construction contractor. The right hire delivers sound welds, passes inspection, and keeps projects on schedule; the wrong hire fails weld tests, compromises safety, and drives up turnover costs.
AtoZ Serwis Plus combines welding-specific expertise, a strong Eastern European network with global reach, full compliance with immigration rules and the shortage-occupation framework, and end-to-end support from sourcing to onboarding. Contact us today to build a stronger welding team in Lithuania.
AtoZ Serwis Plus provides professional recruitment and immigration-coordination services for Lithuanian employers seeking qualified welders. We do not guarantee employment outcomes, quota or permit approvals, or visa decisions. All immigration and hiring decisions are made solely by the competent Lithuanian authorities, including the Public Employment Service (Užimtumo tarnyba) and the Migration Department, and by registered employers. Shortage lists and quotas change periodically; the information on this page is for general guidance only and may change. For specific advice, consult licensed professionals and official government sources.
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