The SAAB invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Assembler to be based in Centurion, Gauteng.
Position: Assembler X5
Location: Centurion, South Africa
Closing date: 21 August 2024
Your role
- Lab Assistant on all MRO related equipment for repair
- Manufacture/Modification of LRU’s and SRU’s
- Physical Production/Repair and upgrade of LRU’s and SRU’s
- Feedback of repair details on LRU’s and SRU’s on applicable documentation and IFS Management System
- Monitor serviceability of issued tools/equipment
- Inspection of LRU’s and SRU’s to conform to applicable standards
- Business Process Management
- High soldering capability
- Precision soldering with excellent quality standards
- Small component replacement/removal abilities
- To ensure continuous adherence to all policies, procedures and production standards
- Ensure effective execution of assigned work in line with all documentation on the ERP Shop Order
- Observing and maintaining shelf life of materials, 5’s, ESD, FOD and other lean and manufacturing principles
- Ability to use processes and procedures as documented in executing all tasks
- Ensure proper use and safekeeping of tools, test equipment and special jigs used in execution of duties
- Ability to integrate using applicable Assembly Instructions or other documentation
- Identifies any problems and potential solutions and troubleshoots the issues using technical knowledge in a methodical manner
- Transfer hazardous or non-hazardous waste materials to collection areas for disposal, recycling, or reuse
- To contribute to the team to ensure the achievement of divisional and team goals
- Timeous signing-off Documentation, files & IFS after completion of all work
- Ensure that all testing equipment are appropriately calibrated
- To ensure that work and production areas are clean and tidy and easily accessible at all times
Your profile
These positions require self-driven individuals with the ability to overcome technical challenges within tight timelines. The applicants need good communication skills, planning abilities and willing to work on multi-disciplinary tasks.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- 3 – 4 years working experience in PCB Hand Assembly
- Must be able to work under minimal supervision
- Must have a technical background
- Basic understanding of circuit diagrams.
- Basic fault-finding capabilities
- To ensure that all test equipment used is in good order and in current calibration parameters
- Ability to use standard electronic, electrical test equipment and bench tools
- Understanding and capability to use MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Understanding and capability to use IFS
Competencies:
- Component Handling: Proficiency in removing and replacing components
- Assembly Skills: Ability to assemble and disassemble LRUs
- Component Population: Competence in populating components on circuit boards
- Special Processes Execution: Capability to execute special processes and follow special instructions accurately
- Drawing Interpretation: Good interpretation skills for assembly drawings and circuit diagrams
Qualification:
- N4 Engineering
- Minimum N3 Electronic/ Electrical/ Mechanical
- IPC J-STD 001
- IPC J-7711/7721
- IPC-J-STD-001
- IPC/WHMA-A-620
What you will be a part of
SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.
With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country’s defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customized solutions are.
If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different, yet we share the same goal – to help protect people.
SGD will give preference to South African citizens, and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.
Closing Date: 21 August 2024
How to apply
Apply Here: Assembler X5
Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date.