Purpose of Job

• The manual assembly of non-electric delay detonators.

Key Accountabilities

• Assemble different products according to the specifications on the lot traveller. Competency required on all the different assembly machines (shell loader, PETN charger and press, Lead Azide charger and press, Element press, pack out press, Iso cup plating and Packer, DIB press, Delay plating, CD transferring and inspection).
• Do quality checks on assembled products to ensure that all units meet specified customer requirements.
• Do a stock count of all the raw material in the production area.
• Sampling of debts for time testing and x-ray verification.
• General Housekeeping inside the plant
• Do measurements of specifications using relevant measuring tools and capture information on the lot traveller.
• Adjust the settings of the equipment/machine according to the specific product specifications as indicated on the lot traveller.
• Handling of live Lead Azide and PETN when loading and unloading at machines.
• Ensure that equipment and machines are clean and free of any pyrotechnic powder and explosives before scheduled maintenance (bi-weekly).
• Removing and replacing PETN press, CD press, Element press and inspection pins during maintenance.
• Removing and replacing of CD insertion and LA press pins daily.
• Handling of graphite when preparing charge plates to be used in production.
• Additional: Must be able to work full shifts and overtime

Formal Education

• Grade 12 or Equivalent with Maths and Science as subjects

Working Experience

• At least 1 year experience in Explosives manufacturing
• Caps plant detonator manufacturing experience will be an added advantage