Advanced Associate Machine Operator

BMW Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Pretoria is seeking a qualified Millwright with a focus on production quality management. Key responsibilities include identifying production issues, implementing quality improvements, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years experience in maintenance within an automated production environment, as well as knowledge of robotics and PLC systems. Applications must be submitted online via the company career portal.

Qualifications

• Min 3 years related experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance in an automated production Paint shop environment.
• Professional experience in the field of Robotics and PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Identifies production and quality problems.
• Evaluates and realizes measures to improve production and quality.
• Assist management in achieving Environmental targets and conform to legislation.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Production problem identification

Quality improvement measures

Robotics expertise (DURR and Kuka)

Experience with PLC systems

Mechanical maintenance

Education

N4 + Trade Test Millwright

Job description

What awaits you?

• Identifies production and quality problems.
• Evaluates and realizes measures to improve production and quality with his superior according to specifications and considering volume and cost implications.
• Member of quality projects and quality related task teams as required from all internal departments and levels (including superior).
• Assist management in achieving the Environmental (ISO 14001) targets and conform to all local legislative.
• To ensure that all work is performed competently and in accordance with BMW specifications, the OHS Act no 85 of 1993 and OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001and ISO 14001.
• To ensure that all equipment and work areas are always safe to prevent accidents or injury to personnel. Ensure that equipment is maintained in accordance with safety regulations.
• Support the team in achieving the Production volume, by quick response to breakdowns.

What should you bring along?

• N4 + Trade Test Millwright
• Min 3 years related experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, in an automated production Paint shop environment.
• Professional experience in the field of: Robotics (DURR and Kuka,) experience on PLC systems and AC frequency drives.

Note: Please apply exclusively online via our career portal. Applications via other channels (esp. e-mail) cannot be considered.

Closing date: 16 February 2026