Chip Screen Operator at Sappi

As a Chip Screen Operator, you will be responsible to:

• Conducts Plant inspection to ensure that the equipment is in a safe working condition.
• Operates fork lift to transport chipper Knives, bed knives.
• Prepare Gum Plant from Screening line to Silo’s for start-up and shut down according to production and quality requirements.
• Monitors chip screening operations and reports on quality defects e.g.(high fines, excessive slivers and cards)
• Assist Gum chipper Operator to clear blockages in chipper spout, conveyors etc.
• Assist changes knives, bed knife as and when required.
• Assist Engineering staff with plant maintenance e.g. changing knife holders, Wear plates, conveyor idlers change, etc.
• Conducts Isolation permits on request from Eng. And Cleaning Staff.
• Operates Over Head Crane to clear blockages.
• Monitor Silo levels.
• Cleans magnets from steel and other debris.
• Cleans bark strainer and sand settling out bays below Aero conveyor and stairway.
• Reports on all defects and equipment malfunctions to Gum Chipper Operator, Pulp Foreman and Eng. Personnel.
• Regularly Inspects equipment for preventative maintenances purposes.
• Complete section checklist and log book

What are we looking for?

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• Matric and/or N3 Pulp and Paper Certificate (4 subjects) and/or relevant NQF Level 4 Qualification
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Package)
• Minimum (1) year Plant Operations Experience