Welding Robot Operator (Body Shop)

Work on the line where every station counts, at the seat and interior trim plant in Mthatha. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

You'll report in Mthatha. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• 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
• Load and unload robotic welding cells safely
• Follow standard work sheets and quality checkpoints at every step

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

• Transport from nearby townships on some routes
• Shift allowance and paid overtime
• Learnership opportunities toward an artisan trade

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