Assembly Line Operator (Component Plant)

Quality and speed go together at this exhaust and catalytic converter plant in Paarl. You'll be part of that. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is an exhaust and catalytic converter plant on the Paarl side of Western Cape. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
• Follow standard work sheets and quality checkpoints at every step
• Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
• Record production counts and scrap on the shift board
• Assemble components at your station within the line cycle time
• Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
• Rotate between stations as the team leader plans

• Able to pass a basic literacy and numeracy test
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights
• Good eyesight and hand coordination
• Can follow written and visual work instructions
• Able to stand for a full shift and do repeat tasks without losing focus

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

• Shift allowance and paid overtime
• Transport from nearby townships on some routes
• Staff canteen with subsidised meals

• Include any factory or line work you have done, even outside the car industry. It shows you can handle shift work.
• Many plants recruit through learnerships first. Watch for merSETA learnership adverts and apply early.