Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 08 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Science, Technology, Engineering and Innovation Centre (NSTEIC) was created to enhance the technological and skill base of Ugandan graduates, craftsmen, technicians and engineers as well as instructors through the Flexible Factory Learning & Infrastructure Model covering the technology areas of construction engineering (including construction machinery technology & civil engineering technology), automotive technology, agricultural mechanization, industrial technology, metallurgy (especially. precision welding), and electronic & electrical R&D. The Centre responds to the need to create more jobs especially for the youth, improve on the competitiveness of Uganda’s products and firms, promote a culture of creativity and innovation, and improve the livelihoods of Ugandans. NSTEIC requires the services of dedicated, competent, innovative and result- oriented individuals for employment on a contract basis for the posts below;

The individuals recruited will be training others to perform the same skills the applicants already have. They will provide evidence that they are trainable in a number of areas necessary in Training of Trainers (ToT). This requires prior and ongoing experience in the relevant technical field. It also requires the demonstration of some of the competences in generic ToT.

To qualify, the applicant must have:
1.Ongoing practice experience in any of the respective specializations below:

Job Title Technician (Welding)
No of Vacancy 3
Reports to Production Engineer

Role Purpose
Responsible for assembling pieces of metal together or repairing defects in metal components using heavy machinery that emits high heat, melting the metal into shape.
Responsible for re-tooling/training craftsmen and technicians

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Interprets blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts.
2. Uses specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversees machines that perform the same job.
3. Maintains and repairs all welding machinery.
4. Assesses welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors.
5. Follows and enforces strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.
6. Monitors machinery for appropriate usage and temperature.
7. Welds components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions using different welding technologies as necessary
8. Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
9. Fully participates in 5S and other best work practices
10. Trains a team of welding trainees in modern welding techniques.
11. Identifies and escalates any activity that has potential to cause harm or damage
12. Reports breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to supervisors. 13.Identifies spare parts and consumables needed and logs usage

Role Requirements: (Minimum Required Qualifications)
• Diploma in welding and fabrication.
• 3 years of experience in welding with demonstrated skills in MIG, TIG and Arc welding
• A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Membership with the Uganda Institution of Professional engineers is an added advantage

Personal Competences for the Job
• Strong abilities for heavy equipment operation
• Negotiation and communication skills
• Result oriented, innovative and pays attention to details
• Analytical, accuracy, problem solving and reporting skills
• Interpersonal and human relation skills
• Ethics and integrity
• Confident, respectful, flexible and reliable personality
• Ability to learn robotic welding
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Ability to identify materials

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
If you believe you have the relevant qualificationsand experience, please send your detailedApplication, academic documents and CV demonstrating possession ofthe relevant competencies, current position,names and addresses of three referees via email topila3consultants@gmail.com ; not later than 5.00pm. 8th May, 2023 quoting the position ofinterest in the subject line.

N.B: Canvassing or any attempt thereof will lead to immediate disqualification.
UNCST is an equal opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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