Artisan Aide: Vibration at Sappi

We’re on the lookout for an Artisan Aide: Vibration to pre-empt machine failures and liaise with condition monitoring technicians, section foreman and engineers to maintain plant performance standards to maximum availability.

As an Artisan Aide: Vibration, you will be responsible for:

• Data capturing from rotating plant equipment and download captured data from analyser to computer on a daily basis
• Checking for base cracks, loose bolts, overheating etc; take notes on high vibration readings and immediately reporting to Condition Monitoring Technician, Foreman or plant Engineer
• Ensuring captured data is of quality, if not so delete and recapture
• Reporting any serious abnormalities directly to section Foreman and condition monitoring Technician
• Attending daily discussions with the condition monitoring technician on work progress and which problem areas are to receive attention
• Closing off SAP schedules when route is completed
• Taking out work permit before commencement of daily duties
• Providing shop floor analysis of vibration readings
• Assisting condition monitoring technicians in gathering information pertaining to equipment’s details
• Reporting unsafe conditions and actions to appropriate management level.

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 plus N2 Engineering Studies (4 Full Subjects) or NCV Level 3
• 1- 2 years experience in a heavy Engineering environment
• SAP experience and Data Analysis would be an advantage
• The ability to work under pressure while following all procedures and standards