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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.\nWe’re on the lookout for a Process Operator Dry End to operate the Newsprint Dry End section safely and efficiently to ensure optimum production output and quality at the best cost with minimum downtime.\nAs a Process Operator Dry End, you will be responsible for:\nOperate Dry End Equipment: Operate and monitor the dryer section, calendar stack, Pope reel, repulpers, auxiliary equipment, console and control panels to ensure efficient and stable production.\nMonitor Paper Quality: Inspect paper for defects, including dirt, creases, ridges, rope marks, blotches, formation issues and wet streaks. Check reel density, hardness and caliper, and report deviations to the relevant personnel.\n Perform Start-ups and Reel Turn-ups: Feed the paper tail from the first dryer section to the Pope reel, perform reel turn-ups and remove paper jam-ups during breaks in accordance with Best Operating Practices (BOP).\nMaintain Dryer Screens and Rope Systems: Inspect dryer screens, ropes and separators; ensure correct screen tension and guiding, and maintain rope tension, condition and cleanliness to support reliable machine operation.\nControl Operating Parameters and Production Changes: Monitor and control Dry End draws, coordinate basis weight, trim and speed changes with the Process Controller and Winder Operator, and maintain paper caliper according to grade requirements.\nMaintain Production and Quality Standards: Produce paper in accordance with MPS requirements for jumbo sizes, deckle and quality specifications. Maintain optimum broke feeding and minimise heel slabs in line with BOP.\nConduct Equipment Inspections and Maintenance Tasks: Perform shift inspections, check and correct PV fans and air make-up units, assist with felt and wire changes, fit dryer screens during shutdowns, complete assigned shutdown tasks and safely operate overhead cranes.\nEnsure Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Compliance: Comply with all applicable HSEQ procedures and BOP, maintain safe working conditions, keep hood doors closed, and promptly report accidents, injuries, unsafe conditions, fire hazards, equipment defects and quality or environmental deviations to the Process Controller or Shift Superintendent.\nWhat are we looking for?\nMatric (Grade 12) with Maths & Physical Science/ N3 Pulp and Paper.\nOne (1) to three (3) years’ relevant machine operating experience.\nWhat’s in it for you?\nOpportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.\nLearning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.\nOpportunities to travel.\nMarket leading leave benefits.\nEmployee wellbeing benefits.\nWe are hiring!\nAt 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.\nWe’re on the lookout for a Process Operator Dry End to operate the Newsprint Dry End section safely and efficiently to ensure optimum production output and quality at the best cost with minimum downtime.\nAs a Process Operator Dry End, you will be responsible for:\nOperate Dry End Equipment: Operate and monitor the dryer section, calendar stack, Pope reel, repulpers, auxiliary equipment, console and control panels to ensure efficient and stable production.\nMonitor Paper Quality: Inspect paper for defects, including dirt, creases, ridges, rope marks, blotches, formation issues and wet streaks. Check reel density, hardness and caliper, and report deviations to the relevant personnel.\n Perform Start-ups and Reel Turn-ups: Feed the paper tail from the first dryer section to the Pope reel, perform reel turn-ups and remove paper jam-ups during breaks in accordance with Best Operating Practices (BOP).\nMaintain Dryer Screens and Rope Systems: Inspect dryer screens, ropes and separators; ensure correct screen tension and guiding, and maintain rope tension, condition and cleanliness to support reliable machine operation.\nControl Operating Parameters and Production Changes: Monitor and control Dry End draws, coordinate basis weight, trim and speed changes with the Process Controller and Winder Operator, and maintain paper caliper according to grade requirements.\nMaintain Production and Quality Standards: Produce paper in accordance with MPS requirements for jumbo sizes, deckle and quality specifications. 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