Operator: Gum Chipper

Sappi Career Opportunity
Tugela Mill
(Grade B - Wages)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The incumbent in this position will supply sufficient quality chips to the NSSC digester to ensure optimum plant efficiency and minimize downtime.

REPORTING TO: Production Foreman

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

PLANT OPERATION

• 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.

FIRST LINE MAINTENANCE

• 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.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY (SHEQ)

• Comply with all relevant SHEQ requirements of the job.
• Identify and take corrective action in terms of SHEQ conditions and hazards.
• Maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all times.

KEY COMPETENCIES / SKILLS

• Planning & Organizing
• Problem Solving/Proactive/Initiative

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric and/or N3 Pulp and Paper Certificate (4 subjects) and/or Relevant NQF Level 4 Qualification
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package)

• Minimum 1 Year Plant Operations Experience
  
  
  
  If you meet the specified requirements please submit a detailed CV online with all relevant information Closing date for applications: 04 July 2014
  Applications to be submitted online: via Sappi Career Page
  Sappi career page can be accessed via sappi global intranet pages or www.sappi.com
  For enquires contact:
  Carin Greeff, Sappi Tugela HR +27 (0)32 456 1435 or carin.greeff@sappi.com
  
  Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Should you not have been contacted within 14 days of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.