Welding Robot Operator (Body Shop)

The vehicle assembly plant in Richards Bay needs operators who follow the standard work and speak up when something is wrong. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is in Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
• Record production counts and scrap on the shift board
• Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
• Keep your station clean using 5S rules
• Load and unload robotic welding cells safely
• Assemble components at your station within the line cycle time

• Able to pass a basic literacy and numeracy test
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights
• Able to stand for a full shift and do repeat tasks without losing focus
• Good eyesight and hand coordination
• Lives close enough to reach the plant on time for every shift

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

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

• Put your maths and English marks on your CV. Plants often use them to screen before the assessment.
• Many plants recruit through learnerships first. Watch for merSETA learnership adverts and apply early.