The Sofidel Group is one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 13 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania and the USA – with more than 6,500 employees, net sales of 2,801 million Euros (2022) and a production capacity of over one million tonnes per year (1,440,000 tonnes in 2022). “Regina”, its most well-known brand, is present on almost all the reference markets. Other brands include: Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, KittenSoft, Lycke, Nicky, Papernet. A member of the UN Global Compact and the international WWF Climate Savers programme, the Sofidel Group considers sustainability a strategic factor with regards to growth and is committed to reducing its impact on natural capital and maximising social benefits, setting as objective the creation of shared added value for all stakeholders. Sofidel’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets to 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to well-below 2°C, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
For our plant located in Katerini we are currently looking for a Mechanical, or Electrical or Automation engineer to work as Assistant Machine Operator.
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Assist in the management of paper mill production process while conforming to quality and environmental standards in compliance with the working instructions, the safety guide line, product’s safety and ISO 9001 standards.
- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Visually check the paper machine & carry out the opportune actions to keep the best effectiveness
- Verify the control parameters and act on the optimization of the paper mill production process
- Assist in the control and regulation of process parameters to ensure adherence to paper specification
- Support the Paper Machine Leader in the overseeing of process operation of the conveyors, stock preparation and effluent areas
- Record process data in the machine book and company data system
- Be familiar with the location and functioning of all major paper mill equipment (stock preparation, paper machine, ventilation systems, rewinder and roll handling)
- Carry out blades and machine clothing changes minimizing down time
- Assist in the startup of the paper machine and ancillary systems after a short or extended stoppage
- Perform an emergency plant shutdown in a safe way
- In case of temporary absence of the Paper Machine Leader, manage the paper mill production process
- Identify relevant pulp types and know the technical difference between hard and soft woods
- Understand paper quality requirements and specification documentation
- Maintain and keep in a good conditions all equipment and tools reporting any fault as soon as possible
- Comply with all defined standards for quality, environment and Health and Safety
- To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
- To ensure health & safety rules are adhered to
Previous working experience is not required
We offer
Training opportunities, online courses
Career path
International mobility opportunities
If you are interested in this job please send your CV to the following e-mail address: george.molochidis@sofidel.com
