Automated Capping & Sealing Operator

• 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

Qualifications & Experience:

• Ordinary Diploma or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Food Processing, Production Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering, Applied Sciences, or related fields; or Technical, Craft, National Certificate, or Trade Certificate in related technical disciplines
• UCE or UACE with demonstrated literacy, numeracy, and mechanical aptitude; recognized TVET award or equipment supplier machine-specific training
• No prior work experience required; includes 2 weeks on capping torque training

Skills & Competencies:

• 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