Cleanroom Production Assembler – Electro-Mechanical

NewSpace Systems; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Systems, a satellite component manufacturer in Somerset West, seeks a Production Assembler to produce components by assembling parts and subassemblies. The role focuses on cleanroom operations, harness and board assembly, and adherence to ISO9001 standards to ensure traceability and high-quality manufacture.

You will handle glues, thermal compounds, coatings, and assembly aids while ensuring accurate documentation, timely task updates, and secure packing for international shipments.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling complex and high-reliability electro-mechanical equipment.
• Appreciation of ISO9001 requirements.
• Familiarity with working in highly controlled assembly environments such as military or medical equipment.
• Ability to work to tight schedules while maintaining high-quality manufacture.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electronic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the day-to-day cleanroom operations.
• Assembly of harnesses.
• Assembly of boards and other components into chasses.
• Application of glues, thermal compounds, and conformal coatings.
• Operation of related assembly aids (curing oven, vacuum tank, solder pots, crimping tools).
• Ensuring traceability of all parts during the assembly process.
• Logging and controlling storage of components as well as work in progress and completed products.
• Capturing tasks and job status in line with build operations.
• Secure packing of completed products suitable for international shipments.
• Reporting production progress and issues to the line manager.
• Reviewing assembly documentation/build instructions to understand what needs to be done.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Good communication

Reading drawings

Self-motivation

Education

National Senior Certificate

Tools

Curing oven

Vacuum tank

Solder pots

Crimping tools

Job description

NewSpace Systems, a satellite component manufacturer in Somerset West, seeks a Production Assembler to produce components by assembling parts and subassemblies. The role focuses on cleanroom operations, harness and board assembly, and adherence to ISO9001 standards to ensure traceability and high-quality manufacture.

You will handle glues, thermal compounds, coatings, and assembly aids while ensuring accurate documentation, timely task updates, and secure packing for international shipments.