Production Assemblers

NewSpace Systems (Pty) Ltd; 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

A Satellite Component Manufacturing company in Somerset West has a permanent position for a Production Assembler who will be responsible for producing components by assembling parts and subassemblies.

KEY TASKS

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, such as curing oven, vacuum tank, compressor, solder pots, crimping tools, etc.

Ensuring traceability of all parts during the assembly process

Logging and controlling the storage of electronic and other components as well as work in progress and completed products

Capturing of 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

Review assembly documentation/build instructions and understand what needs to be done and how it is to be done

Ensure correct procedures, and processes are followed during manufacturing

Ensure all documentation is signed off for traceability

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

National Senior Certificate

Experience:

>3 years assembling complex and high-reliability electro-mechanical equipment

Prerequisites:

Appreciation of ISO9001 requirements.

Familiarity with working in a highly controlled assembly environment 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 work with small components and assemblies

Ability to interpret mechanical and electronic drawings.

B e self-motivated and have the willingness to learn.

Ability to manage time and work to deadlines.