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Knife Grinder

Knife Grinder

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Ngodwana
Location:  Mill Ngodwana
Department:  Engineering
Posting date:  9 Apr 2025
Closing date:  23 Apr 2025

Join Our Team: Knife Grinder Wanted!

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Knife Grinder to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for sharpening & casting Softwood & Hardwood Chipper Knives to precise tolerances.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Sharpen and cast Softwood & Hardwood Chipper Knives to the required tolerances (daily).
  • Prepare the knife widths at the lead casting station according to the desired specifications and tolerances.
  • Record and file quality measurements.
  • Operate and maintain the Knife Sharpening Machines according to the best practices.
  • Thoroughly understand and follow the procedure for knife preparation and sharpening.
  • Communicate any unsafe conditions or deviations from the standard procedure to the Mechanical Maintenance Support.
  • Perform housekeeping to an acceptable standard for the Mechanical Maintenance Support.
  • Perform any adhoc tasks as may be required by the Mechanical Maintenance Support.

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 / N3 (Mathematics and Science).
  • Preference will be given to applicants with a valid driver's license.
  • Background in fitting and turning is advantagous.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now!

Join Our Team: Knife Grinder Wanted!

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Knife Grinder to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for sharpening & casting Softwood & Hardwood Chipper Knives to precise tolerances.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Sharpen and cast Softwood & Hardwood Chipper Knives to the required tolerances (daily).
  • Prepare the knife widths at the lead casting station according to the desired specifications and tolerances.
  • Record and file quality measurements.
  • Operate and maintain the Knife Sharpening Machines according to the best practices.
  • Thoroughly understand and follow the procedure for knife preparation and sharpening.
  • Communicate any unsafe conditions or deviations from the standard procedure to the Mechanical Maintenance Support.
  • Perform housekeeping to an acceptable standard for the Mechanical Maintenance Support.
  • Perform any adhoc tasks as may be required by the Mechanical Maintenance Support.

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 / N3 (Mathematics and Science).
  • Preference will be given to applicants with a valid driver's license.
  • Background in fitting and turning is advantagous.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now!

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 regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

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 regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

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