Lab Assistant: Initiating Systems

Omnia Holdings; Merafong City Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading explosives manufacturing company seeks a candidate for Quality Control responsibilities. The role involves daily QC sampling, confirmation testing of detonators, and other laboratory tasks. Candidates should have at least a Grade 12 qualification and 1 year of experience in quality control and laboratory environments, particularly in explosives production. The ideal candidate is physically fit, has good computer skills, and adheres to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year demonstrated experience in Quality Control sampling and confirmation testing of detonators.
• 1 year demonstrated experience in Laboratory environment.
• 1 year demonstrated experience in explosives production environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily pre-release QC sampling.
• Confirmation testing of detonators and administration of test data.
• Video capturing and analyses.
• Good housekeeping and cleaning of laboratory.
• Adherence to safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Quality Control sampling

Computer Literacy (Excel)

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

This position will assist with the daily pre-release QC sampling and confirmation testing of detonators. The position will also, on an ad hoc basis, assist with detonator destruction, testing of emulsion explosives, and other laboratory test work as assigned.

Overview

This position will assist with the daily pre-release QC sampling and confirmation testing of detonators. The position will also, on an ad hoc basis, assist with detonator destruction, testing of emulsion explosives, and other laboratory test work as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent

Experience

• 1 year demonstrated experience in Quality Control sampling and confirmation testing of detonators in a production environment
• 1 year demonstrated experience in Laboratory environment
• 1 year demonstrated experience in explosives production environment

Duties

• Assist in the daily pre-release QC sampling
• Confirmation testing of detonators and detonator assemblies and administration of test data
• Video capturing and analyses
• Good housekeeping and cleaning of laboratory actions
• Adherence to minimum safety standards and procedures

Job Competencies

Job Knowledge

• Working knowledge of production and quality control principles
• Computer Literacy (Excel)
• Proven written and verbal communication skills

Job Related Skills

• Physically fit and energetic with sober habits.
• Hands-on experience in explosives testing techniques would be advantageous