Dry End Assistant - Shalaamboot at Sappi

As a Dry End Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Assist in the clearing of broke from the spools returned from the winder. This will go hand in hand with the input of the tonnages into the PTS system.
• Assist in the housekeeping in and outside of the dryer, Calendar-,pope- and kitchen rail areas.
• Report equipment problems to the Shift Superintendent.
• Responsible for taking and transferal of samples to the laboratory.
• Assist with rope changes on the machine.
• Assist in the preparation of clothing for the machine.
• Assist on the winder on an adhoc basis as required.
• Stand in for the Dryerman as required.
• Assist on KLB paper machine shuts, as required / directed.
• Assist with the feeding of paper after a break. The incumbent shall when instructed to do so, follow and comply to all work-related and safety instructions given to him / her by a person authorized to do so. This includes assisting in other areas in the Paper Mills jurisdiction, other than their normal functional area.
• Assists with feeding of paper slab onto the broke conveyor for repulping.
• Inspect all printouts of every reel against standard specifications for mass and moisture. Makes recommendations to shift sup regarding the findings.
• Required to do a comparison of every reel against standards whereby the shift sup will have to be informed to make a decision regarding the paper.
• Ensure that all webs requiring a retest is marked “HOLD”. These webs must also be sampled and delivered to the lab for further testing.
• Inspect all jumbos for appearance, coverage, formation, sizes, winding, barcoding, levels, slackness, stencilling, strapping, wrapping, creases, blotches and dirt.
• Enter all defective webs into the computer to provide an up to date list of rejects at the end of shift.
• Enter reel details on winder PTS before winding and changes the details after winding ins the event of paper being rejected.
• Marks trial reel with trail tape when produced.

What are we looking for? 

• Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science or,
• N3 Pulp & Paper.
• 0-6 months production experience.