Winder Operator NP - Ngodwana Mill at Sappi

as Winder Operator NP, you will assist the Winderman with the following tasks:

• Prepares equipment for start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Operates Overhead crane to load reels onto unwind stand.
• Sets up and checks slitter knives, ensuring they are sharp and undamaged, as well as inspecting drive drums and motors.
• Feeds paper through Winder machine.
• Removes side runs using OTIS lift to basement.
• Ensures availability of correct-sized cores at Winder during shift.
• Ejects empty spools and loads new Jumbo onto back stand.
• Transfers paper webs onto conveyor system in front of Winder.

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 (Maths and Science) or N3 Pulp and Paper.
• Minimum 1 year experience working on a Paper Machine manufacturing process.