Assembly Line Operator (Component Plant)

You'll build parts or whole vehicles on a moving line at the seat and interior trim plant in Umhlanga. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The site is in Umhlanga; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Record production counts and scrap on the shift board
• Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
• Rotate between stations as the team leader plans
• Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
• Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
• Keep your station clean using 5S rules
• Follow standard work sheets and quality checkpoints at every step

• Able to stand for a full shift and do repeat tasks without losing focus
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights
• Grade 12 certificate
• Can follow written and visual work instructions

• Basic computer skills
• Previous experience in an automotive plant

• Staff canteen with subsidised meals
• Learnership opportunities toward an artisan trade
• Shift allowance and paid overtime

• 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.