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Jinja, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 

16 Nov 2023

Kiira Motors Corporation is a pioneering automotive company in Uganda, dedicated to the development of eco-friendly and sustainable transportation solutions. Established as a flagship project of Uganda’s automotive industry, Kiira Motors aims to drive technological innovation and industrialization in the country. The company is renowned for its commitment to producing green vehicles, with a focus on electric and hybrid technology, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.

Kiira Motors has achieved significant milestones, including the development of Africa's first hybrid electric vehicle, the Kiira EV, and the fully electric Kayoola EVS bus, which showcases the potential of locally produced green technology. These achievements underscore the company's capability in advanced vehicle engineering and its role in positioning Uganda as a leader in automotive innovation on the continent.

Plant Operators III (Paint Shop) job at Kiira Motors Corporation

Kiira Motors Corporation

The Plant Operator III (Paint Shop) works on the surface of motor vehicles and restores vehicle finishes, including removing exterior trim and hardware, matching colours and mixing paints, and preparing surfaces for painting.

Key Functions:

  • Prepare vehicles for painting, mask off parts of the car that are not to be painted, mix and apply paint, select and mix the correct colour, and ensure that the finish is smooth and even.

  • Use appropriate tools for spraying, brushing, or rolling paint onto the body of the vehicle, and to the interior and exterior trim. The car painter must ensure that the paint matches existing colors and is applied in a neat and uniform manner

  • Maintain a clean, uncluttered and safe work environment observing and practicing high standards of health, safety and environment.

  • Lead, mentor, develop, coach, train and appraise subordinates and peers to help them be successful in their roles and to progress in their skills and abilities.

  • Develop and implement Monthly Work Plans necessary for executing the above duties and responsibilities and Performance Reports detailing all vehicle painting aspects of the company.

  • Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

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Minimum Academic Qualifications

  • Uganda Vocational Qualification Framework Level II in Automotive Painting or Related Field from a recognized Institution.

  • Uganda Certificate of Education and/or Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education


Minimum Experience

  • The applicant should have General Working Experience of at least Three (3) years. The applicant should have served a Vehicle Painter for at least Two (2) years.


Core Competencies

  • Cleaning, Grinding, Masking Skills,

  • Conventional and Compact Painting, Corrosion Coatings, Full Body Corrosion Wax Process, Paint Process Ovens, Paint Repair Process.

  • Ability to mix and match different paint colours accurately.

  • Interpretation of Technical and Engineering Documentation

  • Knowledge of Paint Application Techniques


Behavioural Competencies

  • Complete Tasks within Set Budgets, Timeframes and Standards

  • Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • Ability to take Initiative and Good Decision-Making Skills

  • Troubleshooting skills with Attention to Detail

  • Ability to Learn and Acquire New and Relevant Skills

  • Duty of Care while Operating within the terms of Company policies and procedures

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