Assembly Line Operator (Component Plant)

You'll build parts or whole vehicles on a moving line at the wiring harness factory in Kariega. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The site is in Kariega; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Assemble components at your station within the line cycle time
• Keep your station clean using 5S rules
• Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
• Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
• Follow standard work sheets and quality checkpoints at every step
• Rotate between stations as the team leader plans

• Able to stand for a full shift and do repeat tasks without losing focus
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights
• Lives close enough to reach the plant on time for every shift
• Good eyesight and hand coordination
• Able to pass a basic literacy and numeracy test

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

• Transport from nearby townships on some routes
• Learnership opportunities toward an artisan trade
• Staff canteen with subsidised meals
• Shift allowance and paid overtime

• Put your maths and English marks on your CV. Plants often use them to screen before the assessment.
• Include any factory or line work you have done, even outside the car industry. It shows you can handle shift work.