Eletrotécnico

As per the Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, the minimum wage for welder jobs in Brazil is R$1,650 per month as of January 2026, with overtime paid at 50% above the hourly rate for hours exceeding 8 per day. Welders in hazardous conditions receive an additional 30% premium under NR-15 regulations.

As per the Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, candidates need a SENAI welder certification or equivalent technical diploma plus 1 year of documented experience in shielded metal arc welding. No university degree is required but NR-33 confined space training must be completed before starting.

As per the Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, applicants must submit CPF, RG, carteira de trabalho, proof of SENAI certification, and a medical fitness certificate valid for 90 days. Applications are registered via the Carteira de Trabalho Digital app with employer confirmation within 48 hours.

As per the Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, welders work a maximum of 44 hours per week with at least 11 consecutive hours of rest between shifts and receive 30 days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service. Night shifts from 10pm to 5am include a 20% additional payment.