Process Operator Dry End (Mgqanga) at Sappi

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Process Operator Dry End to operate the Newsprint Dry End section safely and efficiently to ensure optimum production output and quality at the best cost with minimum downtime.

 As a Process Operator Dry End, you will be responsible for: 

• Perform pre–start inspection of dryer screens, ropes, and separators according to best operating practices.
• Examine the sheet for dirt, calendar cuts, creases, ridges, rope marks, blotches, stamp marks, formation, and wet streaks, and communicate the information to the Shift Superintendent and Outside Operator
• Test the density and hardness of each reel by sounding and feeling the reel, comparing it to the Metso QCS profile, and report relevant non – conformances to the Shift Superintendent and Winder Operator.
• Control dry end draws & Assist with felt and wire changes.
• Ensure optimum broke feeding to maintain level according to BOP.
• Operate Dry end Repulpers and auxiliaries & Fit dryer screens on shuts.
• Ensure correct dryer screen tensions and guiding – six in total.
• Ensure correct rope tension, condition, and cleanliness.
• Operate console and control panels for dryer section, calendar stack, and pope reel.
• Coordinate changes in basis weight, trim, and speed changes with Process Controller and Winder Operator.
• Perform shut tasks as assigned by Shift Superintendent or coordinator.
• Check and correct all PV fans and air makeup units on mezzanine floors.
• Produce paper in accordance with MPS requirements with regards to jumbo sizes, deckle, and quality requirements.
• Minimize Heel slab according to Best operating practices.
• Perform reel turn up’s according to Best operating practices.
• Feed the paper tail on start–up, from the first dryer section to the Pope reel.
• Ensure that the Hood doors are closed at all times.
• Remove paper jam up’s during paper breaks, according to Best operating practices.
• Clean rope runs of any loose paper, according to Best operating practices.
• Control paper caliper for the various grades, according to Best operating practices.
• Perform shift inspection on all equipment as per the shift check sheets and report deviation to the shift superintendent.
• Lift and move items using an Overhead Crane safely and efficiently
• Responsible for health, safety, environment, and quality issues in his/her section.
• Report accidents, injuries, unsafe conditions, fire hazards, below-standard fire equipment, and quality-related and environmental-related issues to the Process Controller or Shift Superintendent
• Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and quality best operating practices and procedures.

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 Maths and Physical Science or N3 Pulp and Paper
• 1 - 3 years of machine operating experience

Closing Date: 26 June 2023