Precision Opto-Mechanical Assembler & Tester

HENSOLDT South Africa; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HENSOLDT South Africa is seeking an Operator to assemble, integrate, align and test opto‑mechanical and electro‑mechanical sub-systems. You will follow manufacturing instructions, ensuring compliant products within schedule and cost targets.

The role requires Matric, practical training, and at least 3 years in a hands-on assembly environment, with advantageous experience in optics handling and ESD control.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is mandatory.
• Technical training or workplace-based training is required.
• At least 3 years in hands-on manufacturing or assembly.

Responsibilities

• Kit and component preparation against work-orders to ensure complete, production-ready kits.
• Assemble and integrate opto-mechanical & electro-mechanical components per drawings to achieve required workmanship.
• Perform first-level alignment, calibration and basic functional testing to verify performance.
• Complete work orders and build history to maintain traceability and compliance.
• Apply ESD, optics-handling and cleaning procedures throughout production.

Skills

Opto-Mechanical Assembly

Electro-Mechanical Assembly

Product & Sub-Assembly Integration

Drawing Interpretation

Optical Theory Fundamentals

Optics Handling & Cleaning

ESD Control

Mechanical & Optical Alignment

Product Calibration

Basic Functional Testing

Burn-In & Vacuum Processes

Documentation & Traceability

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Technical training / Workplace-based training

Job description

HENSOLDT South Africa is seeking an Operator to assemble, integrate, align and test opto‑mechanical and electro‑mechanical sub-systems. You will follow manufacturing instructions, ensuring compliant products within schedule and cost targets.

The role requires Matric, practical training, and at least 3 years in a hands-on assembly environment, with advantageous experience in optics handling and ESD control.