Sheet Machine Operator

• Ensure that production is done according to the Production Plan
• Process, HMI and Equipment understanding of the Batching, Sheeting forming and Piling operations
• Start-up, continuous and shut-down activities of batching and sheet forming process steps
• Ensure that all required raw materials and additives are feeding into the Mixer and relevant process points
• Ensure the correct settings and process parameters are being used for the batching and greensheet formation steps
• Adjust process parameters as the felt ages
• Adjustment of flocculant and anti-foam flowrates
• Adjust line settings to accommodate product changes
• Conduct in-line quality tests and operational inspections as required
• Ensure that products produced are to an acceptable standard and free from defects
• Ensure wet scrap is recycles into the process
• Rejection of poor-quality material
• Unblocking of piping and equipment when required. This may require use of small hand tools.
• Troubleshooting operation issues and quality defects

The ideal candidate must have a completed Matric. It would be advantageous should the candidate have a certificate for Overhead Crane Operation or have completed a work at heights training. The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces. The ideal candidate should have at least two to three years’ experience in production and have some knowledge on maintenance.

This role is the key resource in the Greensheet formiation area that is responsible for producing fiber cement greensheet on the main production line. The job holder is responsible to operate the Batching and Greensheet forming process steps to produce the fiber cement green sheets. The job holder is also expected to conduct quality checks and operate the piler when required. This role is a key player in troubleshooting of issues on the line. This role will require someone who is able to conduct site emergency and after-hours emergency procedures as well as specific LOTO procedure and Incident Reporting process, not forgetting to conduct product visual checking and inspection.

“We value the importance of a diverse workforce as a cornerstone of our business success. Our primary focus in selecting the most suitable candidates for our roles is based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We wholeheartedly embrace the principle of equal opportunity in our employment processes and are committed to eliminating any unlawful discrimination in our hiring practices”