Technical Officer
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role at Omnia is for a Technical Officer responsible for providing hands-on technical support to the explosive's accessories assembly plants. The position involves supporting normal processing, product and process development, project support, and continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment. **What you will do** * Provide technical and assembly plant support. * Ensure manufacturing efficiency. * Lead process research and optimization projects. * Conduct product development or process trials. * Perform product performance evaluations. * Investigate customer complaints. * Provide occasional training and supervision of operational staff during normal production or plant trials. * Drive continuous improvement strategies for plant optimization. * Coordinate Six Sigma improvement projects within the automation production environment. * Undertake occasional travel to support international assembly plants. * Collaborate with suppliers to optimize processes. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications:** * BSc or B.Eng. in Electronics/Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics engineering or equivalent. * 3 years' working experience in an automated manufacturing plant (Advantageous). * Six-sigma certification (Advantageous). * Industrial automation qualification (Advantageous). * **Experience:** * 3 years demonstrated experience as a technician/technical officer or technical specialist in a manufacturing assembly environment. * 2 years demonstrated experience in an explosives plant and assembly plant. * 1 year experience working with industrial robots and PLCs. * 1 year working experience in an Explosives environment (Desired). * **Key Competencies:** * Ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a hands-on capacity to solve processing constraints. * Ability to work hands-on and assist technicians with equipment breakdowns. * Ability to train non-technical staff on technical process aspects. * Ability to effectively communicate and interact with processing staff, process leaders, and internal customers. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a qualified Electronics/Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineer with hands-on technical support and development experience in an automated manufacturing assembly environment, specifically within an explosives plant. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience with industrial robots and PLCs, possess strong problem-solving skills for processing constraints, and be capable of training operational staff. A focus on continuous improvement, process optimization, and Six Sigma methodologies is also essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/technical-officer-omnia-pty-ltd-4 Source: myjobmag
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At a glance
- At least 1 year of experience.
- PLC programming
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