Assembly Line Operator

Baker Hughes; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company is seeking an Assembly Line Operator in Cape Town, South Africa. This role involves ensuring smooth operations on the production line, conducting quality inspections of printed circuit boards, and working collaboratively with team members. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma and 3+ years of experience in a similar role. The position offers a comprehensive range of benefits and a full-time workload.

Benefits

Contemporary work‑life balance policies

Comprehensive private medical care options

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional selected benefits

Qualifications

• Have at least 3 years experience as an Assembly Line Operator, Production Technician or Operator.
• Possess experience in printed circuit board (PCB) inspection (IPC certification is a plus).
• Demonstrated experience in a production environment.
• Be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing thorough inspections of printed circuit boards (PCBs) to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Operating automated test jigs to validate product performance.
• Assemble weld mark test clean and package products efficiently.
• Supporting stock management and inventory control to maintain a smooth production flow.
• Assist with product dispatch and logistics.
• Providing technical expertise in specific manufacturing areas.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Hand Tools

Calipers

Basic Math

Mobile Devices

Surface Mount Technology

Mechanical Knowledge

Assembly Experience

Plastics Injection Molding

Soldering

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assembly Line Operator - Industrial Energy and Technology

Do you enjoy enhancing the performance and reliability of essential equipment? Would you like to be part of a team that ensures the production of cutting‑edge energy products? Join our innovative Manufacturing team and play a key role in shaping the future of energy. We are transforming the future of over 120 countries, developing and deploying industry‑leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner and more efficient.

Partner with the best

As an Assembly Line Operator you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and reliable operation of our production line. You will play a vital role in assembling and testing our products while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Performing thorough inspections of printed circuit boards (PCBs) to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Operating automated test jigs to validate product performance.
• Assemble weld mark test clean and package products efficiently.
• Supporting stock management and inventory control to maintain a smooth production flow.
• Assist with product dispatch and logistics.
• Providing technical expertise in specific manufacturing areas (e.g. welding heat treatment machining).
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment in line with safety and operational guidelines.
• Acting as liaison with vendors for ordering and testing supplies when required.

Qualifications

• Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Have at least 3 years experience as an Assembly Line Operator, Production Technician or Operator.
• Possess experience in printed circuit board (PCB) inspection (IPC certification is a plus).
• Demonstrated experience in a production environment.
• Be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Benefits

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing, Hand Tools, Calipers, Basic Math, Math, Mobile Devices, Surface Mount Technology, Mechanical Knowledge, Assembly Experience, Plastics Injection Molding, Soldering, Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1