Location: Matugga, Wakiso District, Uganda
Company: Acacia Foundation Limited
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us:
Acacia Foundation Limited is a leading manufacturing company committed to operational excellence, innovation, and high-quality production standards. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic under the laws of Uganda. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated professional to join our team as a PET Strap Production (Extrusion) Line Technician.

Purpose:
The PET Strap Production (Extrusion) Line Technician will be responsible for operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining PET extrusion machinery to ensure efficient production, product quality, and adherence to safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Operate and monitor PET extrusion machines and auxiliary equipment.
2. Set and adjust machine parameters to achieve product specifications.
3. Conduct routine quality checks on PET straps and related products.
4. Perform corrective and preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment faults.
5. Monitor raw material usage and minimize production waste.
6. Maintain accurate production and machine performance records.
7. Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety, and environmental requirements.
8. Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organization.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Certificate, Diploma, or Technical Training in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 2 years' experience operating extrusion machinery in a manufacturing environment.
3. Experience in PET tightening strap production or extrusion is a must.
4. Knowledge of mechanical systems, quality control procedures, and industrial safety practices.

Skills and Competencies

1. Strong machine operation and troubleshooting skills.
2. Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
3. Good problem-solving and analytical abilities.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Strong commitment to workplace safety.
6. Good communication and record-keeping skills.

• Operate and monitor PET extrusion machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Set and adjust machine parameters to achieve product specifications.
• Conduct routine quality checks on PET straps and related products.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment faults.
• Monitor raw material usage and minimize production waste.
• Maintain accurate production and machine performance records.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organization.

• Strong machine operation and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.

• Certificate, Diploma, or Technical Training in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience operating extrusion machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in PET tightening strap production or extrusion is a must.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, quality control procedures, and industrial safety practices.