Manila, Philippines – March 23, 2026

UNO Overseas Placement, Inc., a licensed Philippine recruitment agency, has opened urgent recruitment for Semi-Automatic Welders (SSW) to work in Japan. The position offers a five-year contract with a gross monthly salary of 201,600 JPY (approximately Php 75,634), providing Filipino skilled workers with a competitive overseas employment opportunity.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Education: High school graduate or higher
  • Physical and Mental Fitness: Medically fit and ready for work abroad
  • Skill Standards and Language Proficiency:
    • First-time applicants: Prometric Exam in the desired skill category and JLPT N4 or JFT Basic score above 200
    • TITP Graduates (same skill category): OTIT or JITCO Certificate and Grade 3 Certificate (Senmonkyuu); JLPT N4/JFT Basic not required
    • TITP Graduates (different skill category): OTIT or JITCO Certificate, Prometric Exam, and JLPT N4 or JFT Basic

Required Documents

Applicants must bring originals and colored photocopies (A4 size) of:

  1. UNO Application Form (download at sourcing.unoph.com)
  2. Updated Resume
  3. 2×2 Photo with white background (blazer attire)
  4. Passport (valid for at least 5 years)
  5. Certificate of Employment (present and previous)
  6. Two Certified True Copies of Diploma
  7. Two Certified True Copies of Form 137 or Transcript of Records
  8. PEOS Certificate
  9. E-Registration (EREG)
  10. NBI Clearance (multi-purpose)
  11. PSA Birth Certificate
  12. PSA Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
  13. Vaccination Certificate (if available)
  14. Barangay Certificate of Residency

Application Process

Fully vaccinated applicants with valid passports may attend walk-in orientation at UNO’s office Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM onwards. Special Recruitment Activities (SRA) and Job Fairs will also be announced in the coming months.

UNO Overseas Placement Office:
867 A.P. Building, M.F. Jhocson St., Sampaloc, Manila
Landmark: In front of Starbucks, The ONE Santo Tomas Bldg.

Advisory to Applicants

  • No fees of any kind will be collected from applicants.
  • Applicants are urged to avoid illegal recruiters and human traffickers.
  • Report suspicious “agents” or recruiters immediately.
  • For inquiries, visit www.unoph.com or message UNO Overseas Placement directly.

Expanding Opportunities for Filipino Workers

This urgent hiring reflects the strong demand for Filipino welders in Japan, offering long-term employment, competitive pay, and international work experience. Licensed agencies like UNO Overseas Placement ensure a safe and legal recruitment process.

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