Gum Chipper Operator - Mill Tugela at Sappi

As a Gum Chipper 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 up to Screens for start-up and shut down according to production and quality requirements.
• Monitors chipping process in respect of quality and takes corrective action where necessary e.g.(high fines, excessive slivers and cards)
• Clear blockages in chipper spout, conveyors etc.
• 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.
• Use of Safety harness when operating Chipper.
• Cleans bark strainer and sand settling out bays below Aero conveyor and stairway.
• Reports on all defects and equipment malfunctions to Pulp Foreman and Eng. Personnel.
• Regularly Inspects equipment for preventative maintenances purposes.
• Ensure Timber rotation is taking place
• Instructs Contractors feeding and offloading logs of daily shift plans.
• Random quality checks on trucks delivering logs for compliance.
• Ensure regular inspection of Safety harness, send to riggers for compliances
• Complete section checklist and log book.

What are we looking for?

• N3 Pulp and Paper (4 subjects)
• Minimum of (1 to 3) years’ experience within the paper making environment.
• Computer Literacy (SAP & MS Office)
• SAP knowledge will be advantageous