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Vacancy title:
Blow Mold Operator
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Lwitikila Bottling Company
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, February 15 2026
Duty Station:
Mpika | Mpika
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 11 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About Us
Lwitikila Bottling Company Ltd is a proudly Zambian company committed to producing safe, clean, and refreshing bottled water of the highest quality in Mpika District of Muchinga Province. We are driven by innovation, sustainability, and excellence in every drop we deliver.
Job Summary
The Blow Mold Operator is responsible for the setup, operation, and basic maintenance of the blow molding machinery. This role ensures that PET preforms are correctly transformed into high-quality bottles that meet our strict structural and safety specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Machine Operation: Start up, operate, and shut down blow molding machines according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Quality Control: Constantly monitor bottle weight, wall thickness, and clarity. Perform visual inspections to detect defects like "pearl," "haze," or "drop-outs."
- Process Optimization: Adjust machine parameters (heat, pressure, and timing) to ensure optimal production speed and quality.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve minor mechanical issues or process deviations during the shift.
- Sanitation: Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
Technical Requirements
- Education: Grade 12 Certificate with a Craft Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related technical field).
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience operating blow molding machines.
- Skills: Understanding of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) properties and preform heating.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: professional certificate
Job application procedure
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Candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience are to send their Application Letters and Latest Curriculum Vitae with Three traceable referencesÂ
Deadline for submitting applications is February 15th 2026.
Lwitikila Bottling Company is an equal opportunity employer.
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