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Wood Processing Industry

Machine Operator

Gross salary in Uganda is
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80% of people earn:
1.1M - 2.1M UGX
10% earn less lthan 1.1M UGX
10% earns more than 2.1M UGX

Salaries in the survey are expressed in gross.

Based on the Paylab.com salary survey, 80% of people on the Machine Operator position in the Uganda earn between 1,100,161 UGX and 2,075,894 UGX monthly gross.

10% of employees earn less than 1,100,161 UGX and 10% of people earn more than 2,075,894 UGX.

The survey is based on data from employees, cleaned of extreme and duplicate values.

Description of job position

  • Operating and monitoring various machinery and equipment used in wood processing and production.
  • Setting up machines for production runs, including adjusting settings and calibrating equipment.
  • Conducting routine inspections and maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety.
  • Collaborating with team members to meet production targets and quality standards.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized work environment in compliance with safety regulations.
  • Recording production data and machine performance metrics for reporting purposes.
  • Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Assisting in training new employees on machine operation and safety protocols.
  • Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.

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Position Machine Operator - Wood Processing Industry in the labour market

In the salary ranking,
the job position takes

734. place

Women representation in position

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Average age of respondent by position

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Salary group 1

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735. place

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Salary group 2

897,544 - 2,342,477 UGX

734. place

Machine Operator

Wood Processing Industry

Salary group 2

1,100,161 - 2,075,894 UGX

733. place

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Salary group 2

963,034 - 2,262,932 UGX

1. place

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Salary group 3

2,512,906 - 13,286,746 UGX

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