Welding Robot Operator (Body Shop)

How2Apply Talent Network
Isando, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 52 min ago
Full-time Automotive
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Job Description

You'll build parts or whole vehicles on a moving line at the seat and interior trim plant in Isando. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

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

What your day looks like

  • Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station
  • Follow standard work sheets and quality checkpoints at every step
  • 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
  • Record production counts and scrap on the shift board
  • Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle

Must-haves

  • Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights
  • Lives close enough to reach the plant on time for every shift
  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Can follow written and visual work instructions
  • Good eyesight and hand coordination

Helpful, not essential

  • Forklift licence for material handling
  • Previous experience in an automotive plant

What you get

  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Transport from nearby townships on some routes
  • Learnership opportunities toward an artisan trade

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Isando really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): Grade 12 results plus proof of address.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Isando; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationIsando, Gauteng
CategoryAutomotive
Experience3+ years
Posted2 November 2026
Closing Date30 November 2026
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