First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026.
Job Title: Printer Operator (Several Positions)
Organisation: Premier Distilleries
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Premier Distilleries Ltd is a manufacturing company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set up and run single facers, glue applicators, pre-heaters, and double-backer units on a 5-ply line.
Paper Reel Handling
- Mount paper reels on mill roll stands and adjust paper web tension across all 5 layers.
Glue & Heating Setup
- Control starch glue levels, roller gaps, and heating temperatures to ensure strong sheet bonding.
Quality Inspection
- Check board thickness, flute alignment (B/C flutes), GSM paper weight, and bonding quality.
Defect Control
- Prevent and resolve common issues like delamination, warped boards, creasing, or loose bonding.
Basic Maintenance
- Perform daily cleaning, lubrication, and basic mechanical checks on corrugating rollers and glue units.
Waste & Output Optimization
- Monitor production speed to reduce paper trim, glue waste, and downtime.
Safety Adherence
- Follow safety rules around high-temperature rollers, steam/heating pipes, and emergency stops.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Experience
- 3 to 5 years operating semi-automatic corrugated line machinery (experience with Chinese machine brands preferred).
Machine Knowledge
- Good understanding of 5-ply corrugated board production, paper tensioning, and starch adhesive application.
Troubleshooting Skills
- Ability to quickly fix paper snapping, alignment issues, and minor mechanical faults.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their updated CVs via Email to: [email protected]
Deadline: 20th November 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36

