Entry Level Assembly Operator Job Opportunities – Kiira Motors Corporation
Job Title: Assembly Operator (Entry Level)
Organization: Kiira Motors Corporation
Duty Station: Kampala or Jinja, Uganda
Reports to: Assembly Supervisor
Salary Scale: KT4
About US:
Kiira Motors Corporation or KMC is a State Enterprise in Uganda established to champion the Development of the Domestic Automotive Value Chain for job and wealth creation.
Job Summary: The Assembly Operator is responsible for manning production equipment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Cut, shape and weld components and parts;
- Set and operate hand-controlled or computer-controlled machines;
- Record how much raw material has been used during production and the number of items produced;
- Pack goods, with protective materials ready for shipment in crates, or other containers;
- Seal containers using appropriate materials such as glue, staples or shrink-wrap;
- Weigh and label packaged goods ready for dispatch;
- Stack goods appropriately;
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities;
- Carry out cleaning and basic maintenance of work areas and machinery;
- Reporting equipment faults and part defects to maintenance staff using SOPs;
- Monitoring the production process and carrying out basic testing and quality checks;
- Performing maintenance tasks like oiling and greasing of assembly line equipment;
- Maintain a clean, uncluttered and safe work environment observing and practicing high standards of health, safety and environment; and
- Any other duties assigned by the Assembly Supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should have a Craft or Advanced Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Technician, Fitting, Machining or related field with at least Credit Class or Equivalent.
- Trade Certificate in Welding, Fitting, Machining, Mechanics or Equivalent
- Proficiency in Welding with SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and Gas
- Hands on work approach;
- Ability to work quickly and methodically;
- Excellent team work skills;
- Ability to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks;
- Ability to follow instructions;
- Awareness of health, safety and environment;
- Knowledge of basic shop math, including addition, subtraction, decimals and fractions; and
- Must be willing to work in a repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates must send your application through email to hr@kiiramotors.com
Please note that we are not accepting hand-delivered applications.
Your application should include the following documents Only in PDF Format:
A duly signed application Letter (Cover Letter) addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Kiira Motors Corporation.
- A duly signed CV (Please use this CV template). Certified copies of Academic Documents (Certificates and Transcripts). Only copies certified by the awarding institution will be accepted.
- We do appreciate your interest in working with us, however, only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews through e-mail and Telephone calls within two (2) working days after close of Applications.
- Shortlisted candidates shall sit a Competence and Aptitude Test. All candidates who pass the Competence and Aptitude Test shall proceed to the next stage which shall be the Oral Interview. Candidates shall be informed of the date and time of the Tests/Interviews two (2) working days in advance.
Deadline: 17th July 2020