Welding Robot Operator (Body Shop)

The exhaust and catalytic converter plant in Roodepoort 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.

You'll be based at an exhaust and catalytic converter plant in Roodepoort. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
• Follow standard work sheets and quality checkpoints at every step
• Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station
• Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
• Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
• Keep your station clean using 5S rules

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

• NQF 2 in Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly through merSETA
• Forklift licence for material handling
• Previous experience in an automotive plant

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

• 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.