# Launch Your Career: PT Krakatau Nippon Steel Synergy Opens Exclusive Apprenticeship Program
Stepping into the professional world requires more than just a diploma; it demands hands-on experience and exposure to world-class manufacturing standards. PT Krakatau Nippon Steel Synergy (KNSS) presents a gateway for ambitious young talent to build a solid foundation through its structured Apprenticeship Program.
## Understanding PT Krakatau Nippon Steel Synergy (KNSS)
Established on December 26, 2012, PT Krakatau Nippon Steel Synergy operates as a strategic joint venture between two industrial powerhouses. The partnership brings together Japan’s Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC)—the third-largest steel producer globally—and Indonesia’s premier steel manufacturer, PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk.
Headquartered in Cilegon, Banten, KNSS specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of premium cold-rolled, hot-dip galvanized, and alloyed steel products tailored specifically for the automotive industry. Backed by cutting-edge technology, the facility features a state-of-the-art Galvanizing, Annealing, and Processing Line (GAPL). This advanced system integrates continuous annealing and galvanizing functions, matching the sophisticated machinery deployed across NSC plants in Japan to produce top-tier automotive outer panels and high-tensile steel grades.
## About the KNSS Apprenticeship Program
The KNSS Apprenticeship Program is meticulously crafted to empower high school (SMA) and vocational school (SMK) graduates. This initiative serves as a bridge, allowing participants to acquire practical skills, deepen their industry knowledge, and gain invaluable real-world work experience directly inside a high-tech manufacturing environment.
Available Internship Positions
To cater to diverse skill sets, the company has opened opportunities across two distinct divisions:
* Field Operation
* Educational Requirement: Vocational High School (SMK) graduates majoring in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
* Administration
* Educational Requirement: High School (SMA) or Vocational High School (SMK) graduates majoring in Administration or other relevant fields of study.
General Candidate Qualifications
Applicants eager to join this prestigious program must meet the following baseline criteria:
* Hold a minimum average graduation score/diploma grade of 75.00 on a 0–100 scale.
* Demonstrate sound physical and mental health, including a strict requirement of being free from color blindness.
* Maintain an independent status with no active employment bonds or service commitments to other companies or institutions.
* Commit fully to participating in all stages, terms, and procedures outlined by the KNSS Apprenticeship Program.
Mandatory Application Documents
Candidates must prepare and organize the following documents for submission:
* A legalized copy of the diploma and final academic transcript.
* A clear copy of the National Identity Card (KTP).
* A valid Job Seeker Card (AK/1) issued by the local Manpower Office.
* A Police Clearance Certificate (SKCK).
* A recent certificate of health issued by a certified physician or local public health center (Puskesmas).
## Important Application Guidelines
* The application window opens on August 30 and officially closes on September 5, at 23:59 Western Indonesian Time (WIB).
* Only shortlisted candidates meeting the strict criteria will be contacted to proceed with the subsequent selection phases.
* PT Krakatau Nippon Steel Synergy strictly adheres to a zero-fee policy; all phases of this recruitment and apprenticeship process are entirely free of charge.
* Applicants are strongly advised to remain vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts falsely utilizing the PT KNSS brand name.