Welding Robot Operator (Body Shop)

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

Home base is a vehicle assembly plant on the Coega side of Eastern Cape.

• Record production counts and scrap on the shift board
• Rotate between stations as the team leader plans
• Assemble components at your station within the line cycle time
• Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
• Follow standard work sheets and quality checkpoints at every step

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

• Previous experience in an automotive plant
• NQF 2 in Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly through merSETA

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

• 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.