Explosives Operator

To assemble non-electric delay initiation systems on a manual assembly machine.

Key Accountabilities

• Crimping & Blocking of the Explosives
• Coiling of the shock tube
• Sealing & Tagging of the Explosives
• Explosives Packaging
• Assemble different products according to the specifications on the lot traveller. Competency required on all the different assembly machines (crimping machine, coiling machine, sealing machine, tagging machine). Operators may be required to operate two machines simultaneously.
• Do quality checks on assembled products to ensure that all units meet specified customer requirements.
• Do stock count on all the raw materials in the production area.
• Bundle, count and pack assembled units in boxes according to specified requirements as stipulated on the lot traveller
• General housekeeping inside the assembly area.
• Do measurements of specifications using relevant measuring tools and capture information on the lot traveller e.g. Vernier calliper.
• Adjust the settings of the equipment/machine according to the specific product specifications as indicated on the lot traveller
• Operators are also required to report on daily production and breakdowns
• Manually updating production graphs after daily production on the wall next to each production cell
• Good communication skills (proficient in English)
• Be able to work under pressure
• Be able to work full shifts and overtime
• Consciences and diligent
• Detail oriented
• Maintain a high standard of integrity
• Fosters teamwork and collaboration
• Able to work on your own with little supervision
  
  
  

Formal Education

• Grade 12
• Maths and Science subjects will be an advantage