Electrical Assembly Technician: Precision & Quality

Lucy Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucy Group on the shop floor seeks an Assembly / Adaptation Technician to perform electrical assembly and adaptation tasks, wire components, and fit Ring Main Units into enclosures. You will follow drawings and work instructions to ensure safety, quality, and on-time production.

The role requires 2–5 years in electrical assembly or production, ability to read schematics, and competence with hand and power tools. Join a teamwork-focused environment emphasizing safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Electrical/trades qualification required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• 2–5 years in electrical assembly or production roles.
• Experience with switchgear or similar electrical products is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical assembly and adaptation work in line with drawings, schematics, bills of materials, and work instructions.
• Assemble, wire, and fit electrical components accurately and efficiently.
• Carry out general assembly and fitment of Ring Main Units into enclosures.
• Use hand tools, fixtures, jigs, and basic power tools correctly and safely.
• Prepare and verify parts and materials required for assigned tasks.
• Achieve daily and weekly production targets and support overall team output.
• Conduct first-line self-inspection to ensure quality standards.
• Identify, record, and report defects, faults, and non-conformances promptly.
• Support Quality and HSE inspections, audits, and testing activities as required.
• Participate in corrective actions to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Perform general electrical testing and assist with fault-finding and rework as required.
• Escalate technical issues to the Production Lead or Quality team timeously.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area in line with 5S principles.
• Identify, report, and help mitigate unsafe conditions or behaviours.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Wiring

Basic testing

Hand tools

Power tools

Attention to detail

Quality discipline

Follow instructions

Ring Main Units knowledge

Education

Electrical Artisan

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Lucy Group on the shop floor seeks an Assembly / Adaptation Technician to perform electrical assembly and adaptation tasks, wire components, and fit Ring Main Units into enclosures. You will follow drawings and work instructions to ensure safety, quality, and on-time production.

The role requires 2–5 years in electrical assembly or production, ability to read schematics, and competence with hand and power tools. Join a teamwork-focused environment emphasizing safety and continuous improvement.