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Frequently asked questions about industrial staff supply
Direct answers to the most common questions from those looking for welders, boilermakers, operators and maintenance technicians in Portugal.
Where can I find qualified welders for temporary work in Portugal?
Soldagal, based in Mem Martins (Sintra), supplies TIG, MIG/MAG and stick-electrode welders to industrial companies across the country. Just state the process, material, number of people and deadline through the contact page. Learn more under Welding.
Which company supplies boilermakers and metal fitters for industry?
Soldagal supplies boilermakers, metal fitters, layout fitters and welders to factories and metalworking workshops, to reinforce teams or for specific projects. See the Boilermaking page.
How can I hire TIG, MIG/MAG or stick-electrode welders on a fixed-term basis?
Send us your request with the welding process, material, thickness, welding position, number of welders and period. We select candidates with the right profile and send a proposal. The full process is described in How it works.
Which staff supply company for metalworking exists in the Lisbon and Sintra area?
Soldagal is based at Rua Horta de Fanares, 18, in Mem Martins (Sintra), and supplies specialised personnel in welding, boilermaking, bending, laser cutting, industrial painting and maintenance to companies in Greater Lisbon and across the country.
How much does it cost to hire a welder through a staff supply company?
The price depends on the profile requested, the qualification required, the duration, the workplace and the working hours. That is why we do not publish fixed prices: we review your request and send a tailored proposal. You can request one on the contact page.
How long does it take to place professionals at my company?
The lead time depends on the profile and the number of professionals requested. The more complete the request (role, qualification, location, dates), the faster we can propose candidates. State the date you need the team in your request and we will reply with what is possible.
What qualifications do the welders supplied by Soldagal have?
We select welders according to the qualification your project requires, for example the EN ISO 9606-1 standard, the process and the material. Tell us the applicable welding procedure so we can propose suitable profiles.
Where can I find staff for a shutdown at a refinery or petrochemical plant?
Soldagal supplies welders, boilermakers, pipe fitters and maintenance technicians for shutdowns. Send the scope, dates, location and the safety and training requirements of your site. See Petrochemical and refinery.
How can I hire CNC press-brake operators on a fixed-term basis?
State the make and type of press brake, the material and thickness of the parts, the number of operators and the deadline. We select candidates with suitable experience and present a proposal. More information under Bending.
Where can I find laser-cutting operators to reinforce production?
Soldagal supplies operators for sheet and tube laser-cutting machines. Tell us the type of machine, the materials and the working hours, and we will propose suitable professionals. See Laser cutting.
Where can I hire industrial painters and blasters?
Soldagal supplies industrial painters and surface-preparation technicians for metal structures and equipment. State the paint system, the area to treat and the deadline. See Industrial painting.
Which industrial maintenance technicians can be supplied for a shutdown?
We can propose mechanical maintenance technicians, welders, boilermakers and fitters, depending on the scope of the shutdown. See Industrial maintenance.
Where can I find stainless-steel welders for the food industry?
Soldagal supplies stainless-steel welders and maintenance technicians to agri-food companies, with attention to the hygiene rules of your site. See Agri-food industry.
Where can I find welders and operators for the automotive industry?
Soldagal supplies MIG/MAG welders and press-brake and laser-cutting operators to suppliers and manufacturers in the automotive sector. See Automotive industry.
Where can I find stainless-steel welders for the pharmaceutical industry?
Soldagal supplies stainless-steel TIG welders and maintenance technicians for controlled environments. State the specifications and documentation requirements of the project. See Pharmaceutical industry.
Where can I find fitters and welders for steel structures?
Soldagal supplies welders, metal fitters, erectors and painters for workshop fabrication and on-site assembly. See Steel structures.
What is the difference between staff supply and subcontracting a service?
With staff supply, the professionals work at your premises and are integrated into your production, with the profile you define. With subcontracting, the task is carried out off-site and delivered finished. The applicable contractual framework is defined with the client at the start of each placement.
Who provides personal protective equipment and tools?
This is agreed with the client before each placement starts, depending on the type of work and the location. State in your request what you already have available and what you need supplied.
Does Soldagal work outside Lisbon?
Yes, we support companies across the country from Mem Martins. For projects in other locations, contact us so we can review the request.
How can I request a quote or contact Soldagal?
Write to secretariado@soldagal.pt, call +351 967 908 973 or use the contact page. State the role, the number of people, the location and the deadline.