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SOUTH AFRICAN FORESTRY COMPANY (SAFCOL)
 
OPERATOR: FRAMESAW X2
Status: Permanent
Location: Timbadola Sawmill
Grade: B3
Reporting line: Foreman: Wetmill
Role Mandate
To operate framesaw and deal framesaw machines in the wetmill.
 
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Key Responsibilities
 Efficiently and effectively operate log framesaw and deal framesaw machines in the wetmill
 Clean, grease and inspect machine before shift starts
 Diagnose machine problems, report breakdown and assist Artisans were possible
 Record temperature of bearings before shift starts and before lunch time on a daily basis
 Change saw blades and saw patterns before shift starts based on product plan
 Ensure correct spacers and buckles are used in hanging saws
 Record machine downtimes
 Ensure operational targets are achieved with good quality and quantity
 Perform housekeeping duties
 Check oil levels on daily basis
 Complete pre-start checklists, identify faults and report immediately
 Complete job cards on deviations found when completing checklist
 Adhere to OSH Act. and company standards at all times
 Operate according to Best Operating Practices (BOP)
 Perform Wetmill ad-hoc duties as and when required
 
 
Minimum Requirements
 Grade 10
 2 Years’ experience in wetmill operations
 Previous experience of operating framesaw machine will be an added advantage
 
Behavioural Competencies
 Communication
 Planning and organising
 Independency
 Task orientated
 Flexibility
 Teamwork
 
Technical Competencies
 Quality management
 Maintenance
 Safety management
 Wetmill operations
 

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SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities.
 
Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL.
 
Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV and must submit relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to:
By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made.
 
Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV and must submit relevant copies of qualifications in confidence
Mr Douglas Malope, Human Capital Practitioner, douglasrecruitment@safcol.co.za
Tel no: 013 754 2700/2900
 
Closing date: 08 September 2021
 
Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.