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Technical Operator – Blow Molder
Hariss International Limited
Posted 3 months agoKampala, Uganda
Location
Kampala, Uganda
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Mid-Level
Category
Engineering
Job Description
Hariss International Limited is hiring a Technical Operator – Blow Molder at our Kampala manufacturing site.
Hariss International is a fast-growing food and beverage company "Made in Uganda", with a variety of refreshing, delicious, and ready-to-consume products available across East Africa.
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Requirements
- A minimum of a Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or any relevant discipline
- At least 2–3 years of experience operating a blow-molder (Sidel, KHS, Sipa, or similar) in a beverage plant
- Working knowledge of PET preform handling, mold changes, and process troubleshooting
- Ability to read technical drawings and equipment manuals
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and hygiene standards
Responsibilities
- Operate the blow-molding machine to produce PET bottles meeting design and quality specifications
- Set up, change over, and adjust molds and process parameters for different bottle formats
- Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, and pre-start checks on the blow-molder
- Monitor process KPIs including cycle time, wall thickness, weight, and defect rates
- Diagnose and rectify minor faults; escalate major issues to maintenance
- Ensure PET preform quality checks before feeding the machine
- Adhere to plant safety, food-safety, and hygiene standards at all times
Benefits
- Stable employment with one of Uganda's fastest-growing food and beverage manufacturers
- Hands-on exposure across beverage packaging and PET blow-molding operations
- Career growth in a modern FMCG plant with regional (East Africa) reach
How to Apply
CVs can only be shared through the Hariss International careers website at https://harissint.com/career. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us within three (3) weeks from the submission deadline. Hariss International Limited does not solicit/accept payment in cash/kind from prospective candidates in exchange for shortlisting or job placement.
