Jagenburg Operator (P13) - Ngodwana at Sappi

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Jagenburg Operator to operate the winder and to manage the winder crew so that an efficient winder operation is maintained.
As a Jagenburg Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for all operational activities on the Jagenberg Rewinder.
• Liaise with the warehouse supervisor on the correct current and new MPSs and move on-put paper to the designated stacking area to eliminate time delays in winding uptime.
• Check which setups are being cut and the number of webs being cut.
• Do knife changes as and when required.
• Ensure that sufficient amounts of cores of the right size available.
• Keep track of orders using the MPS and log all rolls onto PTS and check that the correct setup is being displayed on PTS.
• Ensure that each rewound web coming off the winder meets quality requirements.
• Place correct size cores at the correct position for every new web.
• Thread the sheet through the winder for every new on-put web of paper.
• Splice paper in case of a web break.
• Set the slitter knives on web changes safely and accurately.
• Stick paper ends to core ends with gum tape.
• Operate ejecting mechanism on each wound set.
• Operate the lowerator when ejecting completed.
• Ensure that each web has the loose end glued and taped.
• Stick the bar code label to the correct core plug.
• Push paper webs onto the conveyor system in front of the winder.
• Operate the conveying system from the control panels.
• Remove all side runs via OTIS lift to the basement and remove all loose paper remaining.
• Maintain detailed records of all settings on the winder and downtime capturing.
• Communicate problems to the Shift Superintendent.
• Submit ideas and proposals for more effective machine utilization to the Shift Supt.
• Attend meetings as and when required.
• Ensure that the correct tools and materials are available at all times to carry out day-to-day activities more effectively.
• Ensure that proper communication and shift handover takes place at the end of his shift.
• Assist with shut tasks and start-ups on teh Paper Machine when called upon.

What are we looking for?

• Maths and Physical Science or N3 Pulp and Paper
• 0 – 6 Months relevant production experience