Automated Capping & Sealing Operator

Details
Closing Date:
2026/10/29
Reference Number:
DALI-2026-0061
Job Title:
Automated Capping & Sealing Operator
Job Category:
Bottling
Job Type:
Full Time
Location, Town / City:
Nakasongola

Job Description

Operate and oversee automated capping and sealing machinery to ensure all bottled beverages receive secure, airtight closures.
Monitor cap delivery elevators, crown or screw capping heads, and torque parameters to sustain smooth line efficiency and product integrity.
Protect finished product quality by isolating defects early, conducting routine testing, and keeping accurate operational records.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Monitor cap delivery elevators, crown or screw capping heads, torque limits, and airtight sealing efficiency during production.
Operate assigned capping equipment following approved start up, running, changeover, shutdown, and cleaning procedures.
Perform routine visual inspections, torque tests, and seal integrity checks to verify package quality.
Separate defective caps, misaligned bottles, and flawed seals immediately to prevent downstream processing.
Execute authorized machine adjustments within specified operational limits and escalate complex faults to technicians.
Complete cleaning, sanitation, and line clearance between production batches to prevent cross contamination.
Maintain complete, timely, and legible shift logs, torque test sheets, and quality records.
Comply with all occupational health, food safety, machine guarding, and personal protective equipment standards.

Skills

Cap sorter and elevator operation
Capping head torque testing and calibration
Seal integrity inspection and packaging defect recognition
Basic machine adjustment, cleaning, and line clearance procedures
Traceable record keeping and production line monitoring

Education Qualifications & Experience

Education Qualifications

Ordinary Diploma or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Food Processing, Production Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering, Applied Sciences, or related fields.
Technical Certificate, Craft Certificate, National Certificate, or Trade Certificate in Mechanical Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical disciplines.
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with demonstrated literacy, numeracy, and mechanical aptitude.
Recognized TVET award or equipment supplier machine specific training in automated packaging machinery.
Experience
No prior work experience required.
Includes 2 weeks on capping torque calibration.