Assembly Line Operator (Component Plant)

You'll build parts or whole vehicles on a moving line at the vehicle assembly plant in Kempton Park. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll report in Kempton Park. Relocation is not covered for this one. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Record production counts and scrap on the shift board
• Assemble components at your station within the line cycle time
• Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
• Keep your station clean using 5S rules
• Load and unload robotic welding cells safely
• Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
• Rotate between stations as the team leader plans

• Can follow written and visual work instructions
• Lives close enough to reach the plant on time for every shift
• Good eyesight and hand coordination
• Able to stand for a full shift and do repeat tasks without losing focus
• Grade 12 certificate
• Able to pass a basic literacy and numeracy test

• NQF 2 in Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly through merSETA
• Forklift licence for material handling
• Previous experience in an automotive plant

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

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