Italy’s metalworking, machinery, manufacturing, construction and industrial-equipment sectors employ skilled workers for welding, steel fabrication, metal assembly and structural fabrication. Common job titles include Welder, TIG Welder, MIG/MAG Welder, Wire Welder, Metal Fabricator, Welder-Fabricator and Structural Metal Worker.
In Italian job advertisements, candidates may see titles such as Saldatore, Saldatore TIG, Saldatore a Filo, Carpentiere Metallico and Carpentiere Saldatore. A “Metal Fabricator” position is therefore often advertised in Italy under a carpentiere metallico or carpentiere saldatore title rather than the English wording.
Current September 2026 recruitment confirms active demand for these skills. Manpower currently lists welding and metal-fabrication opportunities across Veneto, Lombardia, Emilia-Romagna, Trentino-Alto Adige, Piemonte and other regions, including permanent and fixed-term positions.
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Italy’s official employment portal Cliclavoro also reported in August 2026 that qualified welders remain particularly difficult for employers to find, citing labour-market data showing shortages in this trade.
Italy Welder & Metal Fabricator Jobs Overview
| Job Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Sector | Metalworking / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering |
| Main Positions | Welder, TIG Welder, MIG/MAG Welder, Metal Fabricator, Welder-Fabricator |
| Italian Job Titles | Saldatore, Saldatore TIG, Saldatore a Filo, Carpentiere Metallico |
| Main Regions | Lombardia, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Piemonte, Trentino-Alto Adige and other industrial areas |
| Employment Type | Full-Time / Fixed-Term / Permanent depending on employer |
| Experience | Entry-level to experienced depending on vacancy |
| Technical Drawing | Commonly requested |
| Welding Certificate | Required or preferred for some specialised jobs |
| Shift Work | Possible in manufacturing plants |
| Salary | Depends on welding process, experience, location and contract |
| Application | Employer or authorised recruitment agency careers portal |
Current Welder Jobs in Italy
Several current vacancies demonstrate the type of welding work available in Italy.
A current Manpower vacancy in Pergine Valsugana, Trentino-Alto Adige, published on 10 September 2026, is recruiting a Welder for a metalworking production company.
The position offers approximately €27,000–€32,000 per year and is listed as a full-time permanent role. The employer seeks experience with wire welding, while basic TIG knowledge is considered useful.
Another current vacancy in Podenzano, Emilia-Romagna is for a Wire Welder (Saldatore a filo), offering approximately €2,110–€2,200 per month. Duties include welding metal components, preparing pieces and checking finished work against technical drawings.
Current TIG Welder Recruitment
TIG welding is particularly relevant for precision work and stainless-steel fabrication.
A current position in Sommariva del Bosco, Piemonte seeks a specialised stainless-steel TIG worker. Duties include:
- Stainless-steel sheet work
- Cutting
- Bending
- Component assembly
- Precision TIG welding
- Reading technical drawings
The advertised annual salary is approximately €26,000–€29,000, with permanent employment.
Another current TIG Welder position in Zimella, Veneto advertises approximately €25,000–€35,000 annually for work involving stainless-steel components used in food and beverage equipment.
Metal Fabricator / Carpentiere Metallico
Metal Fabricators cut, shape, assemble and prepare steel or other metal components.
Typical duties can include:
- Reading technical drawings
- Measuring materials
- Cutting steel or aluminium
- Drilling
- Grinding
- Bending metal
- Assembling structures
- Tack welding
- Checking dimensions
- Inspecting finished work
A current Carpentiere Metallico vacancy in San Salvo offers around €2,009 per month and involves technical-drawing interpretation, cutting, drilling, bending and assembly of metal structures.
Welder-Fabricator / Carpentiere Saldatore
A Welder-Fabricator combines fabrication and welding skills.
A current position in Mogliano Veneto requires previous Welder-Fabricator experience, TIG welding ability, technical-drawing knowledge and a valid TIG welding certificate.
The role offers approximately €25,000–€28,000 per year and involves:
- Light and medium metal fabrication
- TIG welding
- Metal assembly
- Finishing
- Technical-drawing interpretation
Another current Welder-Fabricator vacancy in Emilia-Romagna offers approximately €25,000–€30,000 per year for industrial metal-structure production and assembly.
Vacancy & Salary Details
| Job Role | Salary / Earning Potential (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| General Industrial Welder | €1,200 – €2,350+ per month |
| Wire / MIG-MAG Welder | €1,500 – €2,200+ per month |
| TIG Welder | €1,800 – €2,900+ per month |
| Metal Fabricator / Carpentiere Metallico | €1,400 – €2,100+ per month |
| Welder-Fabricator / Carpentiere Saldatore | €1,700 – €2,500+ per month |
| Experienced / Specialist Welder | €2,500 – €3,500+ per month in some roles |
Indeed currently reports an average Italian Welder salary of approximately €1,694 per month, with reported values generally ranging from about €1,218 to €2,357 per month. Its salary data was updated on 6 September 2026.
For metal fabrication, Indeed currently reports an average of approximately €1,698 per month for carpenters, while current dedicated metal-fabrication vacancies can reach around €2,000 monthly or €25,000–€30,000 annually depending on experience.
Salary Disclaimer: These figures are current market and vacancy references, not guaranteed salaries from every Italian employer. Actual earnings can vary according to welding process, certification, experience, region, shift work, overtime, contract type and collective labour agreement.
Requirements for Welder Jobs
Requirements differ between employers, but candidates may commonly need:
- Practical welding experience
- Ability to perform TIG, MIG/MAG or wire welding as required
- Ability to read technical drawings
- Knowledge of workshop tools
- Accurate measuring skills
- Good manual ability
- Attention to weld quality
- Workplace-safety awareness
- Ability to work independently and in a team
Some positions accept candidates with limited previous experience. For example, a current Cavaion Veronese vacancy accepts candidates with technical education and even relatively short welding experience.
Welding Certification
A welding certificate or patentino di saldatura is not compulsory for every vacancy.
The current Pergine Welder position does not require certification, while the Mogliano Veneto Welder-Fabricator vacancy specifically asks for a valid TIG welding certificate.
Candidates should therefore follow the individual job advertisement rather than assuming that every Italian welding job has identical certification rules.
Can Non-EU Candidates Work in Italy?
Non-EU citizens generally need the appropriate employment and immigration authorisation before entering Italy for work.
For 2026, Italy authorised 76,200 entries for non-seasonal employed work under its legal migration-flow programme. Employers submit the relevant work-authorisation request, known as the nulla osta, through the official process.
The 2026 non-seasonal employment process remains open for applications until 31 December 2026, subject to available quotas.
However, a current welding vacancy in Italy does not automatically mean that the employer is willing or able to recruit a worker from outside the EU. International candidates should verify work-authorisation support with the individual employer before making travel arrangements.
Genuine Current Recruitment
At the latest check, active September 2026 vacancies include general Welders, TIG Welders, Wire Welders, Metal Fabricators and Welder-Fabricators across several Italian industrial regions. Current advertised salaries commonly fall around €25,000–€35,000 annually for experienced skilled positions, although entry-level and regional rates vary.
Candidates should always verify the individual vacancy, employer, required welding process, certification requirements and legal right-to-work conditions before applying.
How to Apply for Welder & Metal Fabricator Jobs in Italy
Candidates interested in Industrial Welder, TIG Welder, MIG/MAG Welder, Metal Fabricator or Welder-Fabricator jobs should apply through genuine employer websites, authorised employment agencies or recognised Italian and European job portals.
Useful Italian search terms include:
- Saldatore
- Saldatore TIG
- Saldatore MIG/MAG
- Saldatore a Filo
- Carpentiere Metallico
- Carpentiere Saldatore
- Addetto Carpenteria Metallica
A safe application process is:
- Search for genuine welding and metalworking vacancies.
- Check the city and region.
- Read the required welding process carefully.
- Confirm experience and certification requirements.
- Check whether the employer can consider a non-EU applicant.
- Prepare an updated technical CV.
- Submit the application through the official employer or recruitment agency.
- Complete a technical interview or welding test if shortlisted.
- Wait for a genuine written job offer.
- For non-EU recruitment, allow the employer to complete the applicable work-authorisation process.
- Complete the correct work-visa procedure.
- Verify salary, contract, working hours and accommodation arrangements before travelling.
Where to Search for Jobs in Italy
Candidates can search through:
- Direct employer career pages
- Recognised Italian recruitment agencies
- Cliclavoro
- EURES
- Regional employment portals
- Industrial and manufacturing company websites
EURES states that jobseekers in Italy can use public employment services, private employment agencies or direct online searches. Italy’s Cliclavoro portal also publishes vacancies from across the country.
Candidates should search using Italian job titles because many employers do not advertise under the English phrase “Metal Fabricator.”
Applying From Outside the European Union
A non-EU worker living outside Italy generally cannot simply accept a welding job and travel to begin work.
For ordinary employed work, the Italian employer must normally start the process by requesting a nulla osta al lavoro, or work authorisation, from the competent immigration office. Italy’s Ministry of the Interior confirms that the employer submits the named work-authorisation request for a non-EU citizen residing abroad.
For recruitment under the 2026 immigration-flow programme, applications operate within the applicable Decreto Flussi procedures and quotas.
A normal process may therefore look like:
Job Application → Employer Selection → Employer Requests Nulla Osta → Work Authorisation → Employment Visa → Travel to Italy → Residence Permit Process → Start Work
The exact immigration route depends on the worker, employer and legal basis for recruitment.
Italy Work Permit / Nulla Osta Process
The Sportello Unico per l’Immigrazione is the authority responsible for work authorisations for many non-EU employees.
The employer submits the application electronically for the province where the work will be performed. If the requirements are met, the competent office can issue the nulla osta.
Candidates should be cautious of anyone claiming to sell an independent Italian welding work permit without an employer.
The work-authorisation process is normally employer-led.
Work Visa and Residence Permit
After the required employment authorisation has been obtained, the worker normally proceeds with the applicable Italian employment-visa process before travelling.
After legal entry for work, the worker must also complete the relevant residence-permit process.
The Ministry of the Interior explains that the residence permit is connected to the authorised reason for entry and employment status.
A job application or interview alone does not guarantee:
- Nulla osta approval
- Work visa
- Residence permit
- Final employment
Documents Candidates May Need
Exact requirements vary according to employer and immigration route, but candidates may need:
- Valid passport
- Updated CV
- Passport photographs where required
- Education certificates
- Vocational / technical certificates
- Welding certificates where applicable
- Employment records
- Experience certificates
- Welding qualification records
- Technical training certificates
- Written job offer
- Employment contract
- Nulla osta / work-authorisation documents
- Visa application documents
- Accommodation-related information where required
- Other immigration documents requested by the authorities
Candidates should keep copies of all documents submitted during recruitment.
How to Prepare a Welder CV
A welding CV should clearly identify which welding processes the candidate can actually perform.
Include:
- Full name
- Mobile number
- Professional email
- Current country and city
- Technical qualification
- Welding certificates
- Years of experience
- Welding processes
- Metals worked with
- Previous employers
- Industrial projects
- Ability to read technical drawings
- Safety training
- Languages
Avoid writing only “Welder.”
Instead, where genuinely applicable, write specific skills such as:
TIG Welding – MIG/MAG Welding – Wire Welding – Stainless Steel – Carbon Steel – Technical Drawing
CV Points for TIG Welders
Candidates with genuine TIG experience may mention:
- Performed precision TIG welding
- Welded stainless-steel components
- Prepared joints before welding
- Read technical drawings
- Checked dimensions before assembly
- Ground and finished welded surfaces
- Inspected completed welds
- Followed workplace-safety procedures
CV Points for MIG/MAG / Wire Welders
Useful genuine experience may include:
- Performed MIG/MAG or wire welding
- Welded structural steel components
- Prepared and positioned metal parts
- Adjusted welding equipment
- Followed production drawings
- Checked finished weld quality
- Performed grinding and finishing
- Maintained organised work areas
CV Points for Metal Fabricators
Metal fabrication experience may include:
- Read fabrication drawings
- Measured and marked materials
- Cut steel components
- Drilled and prepared metal parts
- Bent sheet or structural metal
- Assembled fabricated components
- Performed tack welding
- Used grinders and workshop machinery
- Checked finished dimensions
Candidates should describe only work they have actually performed.
Welding Test & Technical Interview
Many welding employers may assess candidates practically rather than relying only on the CV.
A welding test can assess:
- Welding position
- Joint preparation
- Machine setup
- Electrode or filler selection
- Bead consistency
- Penetration
- Distortion control
- Visual weld quality
- Safety procedures
Employers may also ask candidates to read a technical drawing before completing a sample weld.
Common Welder Interview Questions
Which welding processes can you perform?
Explain whether your experience is in TIG, MIG/MAG, wire welding or another process.
Which metals have you welded?
Mention only genuine experience, such as:
- Carbon steel
- Stainless steel
- Aluminium
Can you read technical drawings?
Explain your experience with measurements, symbols and fabrication drawings.
Do you have a welding certificate?
State the certificate type and validity accurately.
How do you check weld quality?
Candidates may discuss:
- Visual inspection
- Correct dimensions
- Weld appearance
- Penetration
- Defects
- Compliance with drawings
Can you work shifts?
Manufacturing employers may operate morning, afternoon or rotating shifts.
Can Freshers Apply?
Some junior production or trainee welding positions may consider applicants with limited previous experience, especially where candidates have completed vocational or technical training.
However, many industrial welding vacancies prefer:
- Previous welding experience
- Technical-drawing knowledge
- Proven practical ability
- Experience with a specific welding process
Specialist TIG or certified fabrication positions normally require greater experience.
Candidates without experience should search for:
- Junior Welder
- Welding Trainee
- Production Worker – Welding
- Metalworking Apprentice
- Junior Metal Fabricator
Education & Technical Qualifications
There is no single educational qualification covering every welding job in Italy.
Employers may request:
- Technical school qualification
- Vocational training
- Welding course
- Industrial-mechanics training
- Welding certificate
- Fabrication experience
- Technical drawing ability
Practical skill can be highly important in industrial recruitment.
Italian Language Skills
Italian-language ability can improve employment prospects because workers may need to:
- Understand supervisors
- Read safety instructions
- Understand production orders
- Communicate with colleagues
- Read workplace notices
- Follow emergency procedures
The required level depends on the employer.
Some international industrial environments may use additional languages, but candidates should not assume that English alone will be sufficient for every factory or workshop.
Employment Contract
Italian employment contracts should be provided in writing and include key information about the employment relationship.
EURES states that the written contract should identify details such as:
- Employer and employee
- Workplace
- Job classification
- Duties
- Start date
- Contract duration where applicable
- Probation
- Working hours
- Salary
- Leave
- Applicable collective agreement
Candidates should read the contract carefully before travelling or beginning work.
Gross Salary vs Net Salary
Salary advertisements in Italy are often expressed as gross salary.
Gross salary is not the same as the amount deposited into the worker’s bank account.
Deductions may include:
- Social-security contributions
- Income tax
- Other legally applicable deductions
EURES explains that the final net pay is calculated after social-security and tax deductions from gross earnings.
Candidates should therefore ask whether a quoted salary is:
Gross Monthly Salary / Gross Annual Salary / Net Salary
before comparing offers.
Working Hours
Full-time working hours in Italy are generally around 40 hours per week, although the applicable collective agreement and employer schedule can affect the exact arrangement.
Industrial welders may work:
- Day shifts
- Early shifts
- Afternoon shifts
- Rotational shifts
- Overtime where applicable
- Production schedules
Candidates should confirm:
- Weekly hours
- Shift system
- Overtime rate
- Rest days
- Annual leave
- Probation period
before accepting the position.
Fixed-Term vs Permanent Jobs
Current Italian welding vacancies include both:
- Tempo determinato – Fixed-term employment
- Tempo indeterminato – Permanent / open-ended employment
A vacancy offering a permanent contract can provide greater employment stability, but candidates should still check the probation period and contractual conditions.
EURES explains that Italian employment relationships can include both fixed-term and open-ended contracts.
Recruitment Agency vs Direct Employer
Italian industrial workers can be recruited:
- Directly by a manufacturing company
- Through a private employment agency
- Through a staffing / labour-supply agency
EURES notes that agency employment is a recognised form of employment where the worker may legally be employed by the agency while performing work for another company.
Candidates should verify:
- Legal employer
- Workplace
- Contract type
- Salary
- Working hours
- Agency name
- Duration of assignment
before accepting the job.
Accommodation & Transportation
Accommodation is not automatically provided with industrial welding jobs in Italy.
Some employers or recruitment projects may assist with housing, while others expect employees to arrange accommodation independently.
Candidates should confirm:
- Whether accommodation is provided
- Monthly rent
- Deposit
- Shared or private housing
- Distance from workplace
- Transportation arrangements
- Whether any amount will be deducted from salary
before travelling.
Benefits & Employment Rights
Depending on the applicable employment contract and collective agreement, employees may receive:
- Paid annual leave
- Social-security coverage
- Workplace accident protection
- Sick-leave provisions
- Overtime payments where applicable
- Contractual allowances
- Other CCNL benefits
Specific benefits depend on the contract and industry agreement.
EURES notes that employment conditions and remuneration in Italy are strongly influenced by applicable national collective agreements, or CCNLs.
Recruitment Scam Warning
Candidates applying internationally should be careful with fake Italy job and visa offers.
Be cautious of claims such as:
- Guaranteed Italy Welder Job
- Guaranteed Work Permit
- 100% Visa Approval
- Work Permit Without Employer
- Immediate Italy Entry After Payment
- Welding Job Confirmed Through WhatsApp Only
- No Interview or Skill Test Required
- Permanent Residence Guaranteed With a Welding Job
For ordinary non-EU recruitment, the employer normally initiates the nulla osta process with the competent Italian immigration office.
A person claiming to sell a standalone nulla osta without a genuine employer should therefore be treated cautiously.
Never share:
- OTP
- ATM PIN
- Card PIN
- Online banking password
Career Growth
Experienced welders can progress into more specialised or supervisory work.
A possible career path can be:
Junior Welder → Welder → Certified / Specialist Welder → Senior Welder → Welding Supervisor
Metal fabricators may progress through:
Fabricator → Welder-Fabricator → Senior Fabricator → Fabrication Supervisor
Workers can also specialise in:
- TIG welding
- Stainless-steel fabrication
- Aluminium welding
- Structural fabrication
- Pipe welding
- Welding inspection
Actual progression depends on training, certification, experience and employer requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Welder jobs available in Italy in 2026?
Yes. Current vacancies discussed earlier include general Welders, TIG Welders, Wire Welders and Welder-Fabricators in several Italian regions.
What is a Welder called in Italian?
The common Italian title is Saldatore.
What is Metal Fabricator called in Italian?
Common titles include Carpentiere Metallico and Carpentiere Saldatore.
Is a welding certificate compulsory?
Not for every vacancy. Some jobs require or prefer certification, while other employers focus on practical experience and welding ability.
Can beginners apply?
Some junior roles may accept candidates with technical training and limited experience, but many skilled positions require previous practical welding experience.
Can non-EU candidates apply?
Yes, where an employer is willing and legally able to recruit the candidate under the applicable Italian work-authorisation process.
Who applies for the nulla osta?
For the ordinary employed-worker process, the Italian employer normally applies for the work authorisation.
Is accommodation guaranteed?
No. Accommodation depends on the employer or recruitment package and should be confirmed before travel.
Is the advertised salary gross or net?
Many Italian job advertisements quote gross salary. Candidates should verify whether the amount is gross or net and whether it is monthly or annual.
Where should candidates search for jobs?
Candidates can use official employer websites, recognised recruitment agencies, Cliclavoro, EURES and other verified Italian employment channels.
Disclaimer
This article is an independent career-information guide for candidates interested in Industrial Welder, TIG/MIG Welder, Metal Fabricator and related employment in Italy. It does not guarantee a current vacancy, job selection, salary, accommodation, nulla osta, work visa or residence permit. Vacancies, immigration quotas, salary levels and employment conditions can change. Always verify the individual employer, job advertisement, written employment contract and official Italian work-authorisation process before applying, making payments or travelling.
