Assistant : Rewinder
- Minimum qualification
- Certificate / N-level / trade
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** Sappi, a leading global provider of high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions, is seeking an Assistant : Rewinder. This role is based within the Finishing House, where the incumbent will assist the Rewinderman in converting paper reels from work in progress into finished goods. Sappi emphasizes values centered around safety, integrity, courage, and making smart decisions, and aims to foster a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment. **What you will do** The Assistant : Rewinder will be responsible for: * Inspecting all hand tools to ensure they are in a safe working condition. * Positioning the on-put reel on the dolly in the epco track behind the rewinder back stand and removing core plugs and strapping. * Operating the overhead hoist to position the unwind shaft level with the core of the reel. * Pushing the reel towards the shaft until the end of the shaft enters the core. * Unhooking the hoist chain nearest the reel and pushing the reel forward until approximately 50% of the shaft is into the core. * Removing the second hoist chain and pushing the shaft until the core is against the cone of the shaft. * Assisting the Rewinder to hoist the reel and load it into the back stand. * Assisting the Rewinder in cutting up side-run reels and removing them to the PM2 broke conveyor. * Assisting the Rewinder in feeding the paper sheet from the back stand, through the rewinder and onto the winding shaft. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 and/or NQF Level 4 Qualification * 3 Months Plant Operations Experience **Who should apply** Candidates who possess a Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 qualification and at least 3 months of plant operations experience. The ideal candidate will be prepared to assist with the described operational tasks in a Finishing House environment and is expected to align with Sappi's values, including a commitment to safety, diversity, and inclusion. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-rewinder-sappi Source: myjobmag
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