We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lockout for Rewinderman the incumbent in this position will ensure the efficient operation of the Mason Scott / No.2 Jagenberg to produce reels according to customer specifications.

As a Rewinderman you will be responsible to:

• Conducts inspection of section to ensure that the equipment is in a safe working condition

• Reports all defects to immediate Supervisor.
• Prepares the machine for start-up.
• Reads instruction on Master Production Schedule (MPS) and orders the paper reels in advance from the Warehouse and cores from the Core Cutter.

• Inspects reels for defects before start up, and reports defects to Supervisor for corrective action.
• Loads reels onto the backstand/unwind stand using a hydraulic backstand.
• Feeds paper through the machine and onto the winder shaft while the machine is on crawl speed.
• Stops rewinder and gum tape paper onto core -winding shaft.
• Ensures that all safety gates and equipment are in position before starting the Mason Scott/Jagenberg.
• Operates the Mason Scott/Jagenberg to cut paper according to customer requirements.
• Monitors the winding of paper while machine is running by checking the quality, sheet appearances, tension, trim breaks, pressures, slitting, levels and paper defects of paper being rewound and reports any abnormalities to the Finishing House Supervisor.
• Ejects the completed set from the Mason Scott/Jagenberg and assist in removing the shaft.
• Measures the width and diameter of all rewound reels to ensure accuracy as per MPS.
• Troubleshoots machine problems together with the Supervisor using effective problem solving techniques.
• Plans all tasks associated with the Mason Scott/Jagenberg to minimise downtime on the machine.
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What are we looking for?

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 and/or NQF Level 4 Qualification
• 18 Months Plant Operations Experience

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence

• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits