Assembly Line Operator (Component Plant)

Quality and speed go together at this exhaust and catalytic converter plant in Durban Central. You'll be part of that. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is in Durban Central (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
• Record production counts and scrap on the shift board
• Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
• Rotate between stations as the team leader plans
• Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station

• Good eyesight and hand coordination
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights
• Can follow written and visual work instructions
• Lives close enough to reach the plant on time for every shift
• Able to stand for a full shift and do repeat tasks without losing focus

• Basic computer skills
• NQF 2 in Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly through merSETA

• Transport from nearby townships on some routes
• Learnership opportunities toward an artisan trade
• Staff canteen with subsidised meals

• Many plants recruit through learnerships first. Watch for merSETA learnership adverts and apply early.
• Put your maths and English marks on your CV. Plants often use them to screen before the assessment.