Automotive Component Assembler

Location: Latvia

Salary: €1,750-1,925/month

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Entry

Openings: 9

Contract duration: 1 year

About this role

Assemble wiring harnesses and electrical sub-assemblies for vehicles. Install seating, trim panels and dashboard components precisely. Use torque wrenches and pneumatic tools for fastening components. Conduct in-process quality checks using go/no-go gauges. Document assembly defects and escalate to quality team promptly.

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 06:00–13:30 · 37 hrs/wk.
Contract: 1 year renewable. Includes: accommodation, meals, uniform.

Working in Latvia
Latvia is an EU member benefitting from its Baltic logistics hub and growing food-processing and warehouse sectors. A work permit plus temporary residence permit processes typically inside 6 to 10 weeks. Cost of living sits below EU average; Riga is the most expensive but still affordable on a factory-worker salary. Smaller migrant population than other EU members, but English proficiency is high among employers and authorities.

What this role looks like day-to-day
A typical shift on the line involves torquing fasteners to spec, monitoring a station's pneumatic-press cycles, and visually inspecting each part before passing it downstream. Most plants run 3-shift rotations (morning, afternoon, night) so your body acclimatises in 2-3 weeks. This role suits workers who can stand and repeat precise hand movements for 7-8 hours, focus on small details when tired, and follow strict safety procedures around heavy equipment.

Who fits and how to apply
20 positions are open on this contract, with a 1 year renewable agreement and pay between €1,750-1,925/month. This is an entry-level role — the employer provides paid training during onboarding. On language: Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site. Contract benefits include accommodation, meals, uniform, employer-provided accommodation, work permit and visa support. CHI Recruiting handles document preparation, employer match, work permit and visa filing — full paid recruitment service with transparent pricing disclosed before you commit.

Job reference: CHI-F981D616.

Requirements

Skills

Benefits & Perks

Language requirements

Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site

FAQ

What is included in the contract for this Automotive Component Assembler?

Salary is €1,750-1,925/month. Contract is 1 year renewable. This intake covers 20 placements. Most contracts in our partner network include shared accommodation, meals on shift, work uniform and PPE — confirmed on the offer letter.

What language level is needed at the plant?

For this specific role: Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site. Most multinational plants run in English on the floor with simplified communication and pictogram safety signs. Free or subsidised on-site language classes are common after month 1.

What does the work permit and visa process look like for Latvia?

Processing typically runs 6-10 weeks once your documents are in order (passport, education attestation, police clearance, medical fitness). CHI Recruiting handles the employer-side application; the worker pays government fees (medical, embassy, document chain) which are disclosed transparently up front.

Do I need previous experience for this Automotive Component Assembler?

No prior experience is required for this position. Paid on-the-job training runs through your first 2-4 weeks at the plant, after which you operate independently with periodic supervision. Workers from any blue-collar background adapt smoothly.

What about the climate and lifestyle in Latvia?

Cold winters; Baltic coastal weather. Worker accommodation is centrally heated. Latvia has growing migrant-worker communities, especially in industrial cities. Free time activities, religious facilities, halal/vegetarian food access — these vary by city and CHI Recruiting briefs every worker pre-departure.

What are shift rotations like in auto plants?

Most plants run morning (06-14), afternoon (14-22) and night (22-06) shifts on a 3-week rotation. The rhythm sounds harsh on paper but the body adjusts in 2-3 weeks. Night shifts often pay 15-25% more.

To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/automotive-component-assembler-latvia-f981d616