Automation CO-OP

Key Accountabilities General Technical Support Assist staff in their day-to-day duties in order to develop knowledge of the organization, procedures and tasks within area of training and different departments (mainly production maintenance). Operating manufacturing machinery in accordance to laid down procedures. Proactive approach to all matters concerning Health & Safety. Striving to achieve the highest quality product. Minimising machine / plant down time. Perform assigned tasks according to instructions, asking for clarifications and guidance. Act proactively, suggesting solutions and offering help when required. Carrying out of basic routine maintenance. Development Receive instructions in subjects related to the area of training. Attend professional school. Observe experienced colleagues to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for performance of departmental duties. Solid line(s) to Training Officer Dotted line(s) to Education al officers Number of direct reports n/a Number of total reports n/a Number of dotted line(s) reports n/a Performance Measures Compliance to Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.Timeliness and accuracy in technical matters. Other requirements Good command of both oral and written local language Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial. Internal contacts Different departments in plants and all levels of employees – domestic contacts recurring on daily basis. External contacts n/a Education Fresh graduate / school leaver Experience n/a Knowledge and skills Good technical (e.g. mechanical or electrical) aptitudeGeneral computer literacy including MS Office software and database management is required.Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff.Teamwork & collaboration.Other skills as relevant for the area of training. Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.