JOB TITLE: SIM Card Embedding Officer REPORTING TO: Production Supervisor LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya]
The Purpose of the Job The SIM Card Embedding Officer is the technical backbone of our smart card manufacturing process. This role is responsible for operating and meticulously monitoring advanced SIM embedding equipment to ensure the accurate, secure, and highly efficient production of SIM cards. You will translate raw plastic and microchips into fully functional, personalized modules that strictly adhere to customer specifications, rigorous quality standards, and critical information security requirements. By maintaining flawless equipment operation, you directly contribute to operational excellence and ensure that millions of subscribers receive reliable connectivity.
A Brief Description of the Person Specs Our client is looking for a technically adept, mechanically inclined, and security-conscious professional who thrives in a high-precision manufacturing environment. You possess a deep respect for sensitive electronic components and understand that even a micron of misalignment can render a SIM card useless. You are proactive, observant, and take ownership of your machinery, treating equipment integrity as paramount. Your work ethic is defined by meticulous attention to detail, strict adherence to security protocols, and a relentless drive to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate advanced SIM embedding machines strictly in accordance with approved operating procedures and work instructions, ensuring seamless production flow.
• Precisely set up equipment and verify critical production parameters (temperature, pressure, alignment, and speed) before the commencement of each production run.
• Proactively monitor machine performance and production output in real-time to ensure optimal efficiency, accuracy, and minimal downtime.
• Conduct regular, systematic quality inspections throughout the production process, verifying chip placement, encapsulation integrity, and physical appearance.
• Promptly identify, document, and report any equipment faults, production anomalies, or material discrepancies to the maintenance and supervisory teams.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and legible production logs and operational records, ensuring full traceability of batches and machine performance metrics.
• Uphold strict compliance with all information security and confidentiality requirements, safeguarding sensitive customer data and production keys at all times.
• Rigorously adhere to established health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures, maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace.
• Actively minimize production waste through careful handling of raw materials (chips, tapes, plastic sheets) and precise machine calibration.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and routine equipment housekeeping, ensuring machinery remains in peak operating condition.
• Escalate quality deviations or security incidents immediately to the appropriate supervisor to prevent the release of non-conforming or compromised products.
• Actively contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives and operational efficiency programmes, suggesting practical enhancements to reduce cycle times and improve yield.

Person Specification Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelors Degree or Diploma in a relevant discipline, such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in machine operation, production, or manufacturing roles, ideally within a high-precision electronics, semiconductor, or smart card manufacturing environment. Experience with pick-and-place machinery, die-attach equipment, or SIM/personalization processes is a distinct advantage.

Skills Forte Soft Skills:

• Mechanical Aptitude: A natural understanding of machinery, moving parts, and the ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical or operational issues on the fly.
• Impeccable Attention to Detail: You can spot microscopic misalignments in chip placement or subtle changes in machine acoustics that others would miss.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to correlate machine parameters with product quality, identifying root causes of production deviations.
• Integrity & Security Awareness: An uncompromising attitude towards protecting sensitive production data and proprietary manufacturing processes.
• Patience & Methodical Approach: The ability to perform repetitive, precision-driven tasks without sacrificing accuracy or concentration over long shifts.
• Communication: Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills for reporting shift performance, logging machine events, and liaising with maintenance teams.

Technical Skills:

• Computer Literacy: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word) for data entry, shift reporting, and recording production metrics.
• Machine Interface: Familiarity with Human-Machine Interface (HMI) panels, PLC controls, or basic production software interfaces is a significant added advantage.

Core Competencies:

• Operational excellence, strict process adherence, proactive fault-finding, effective time management, and collaborative teamwork.

Remuneration Package We offer a competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain skilled technical professionals in the high-tech manufacturing sector: Salary:

• A competitive monthly gross salary. Commensurate with your: Qualifications, Level of Experience, and Specific Location.
• Roles based in Nairobi typically command the higher end of this scale, reflecting the highly specialized technical nature of chip embedding.

Shift Allowance:

• An additional shift allowance will be provided for officers working non- standard hours or rotating shifts where applicable.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage (inpatient and outpatient).
• Pension/Retirement plan contributions (NSSF and additional company schemes).
• Generous annual leave entitlement and paid public holiday benefits.

Perks

• A stable, secure working environment within the dynamic telecommunications manufacturing sector, with access to ongoing technical training, machine certification opportunities, and clear career progression pathways within the organization.

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