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About Artisan Careers

Artisan Careers is a pioneering platform for professionally qualified & skilled Artisanal tradespersons. We proactively source, screen top candidates through our talent pipeline development process for top employers and create access to career opportunities.

Why Choose Sawmill Artisan as a Career Pathway?

A career as a Sawmill Artisan offers an exciting opportunity to work directly with wood processing and machinery, ensuring that production systems run efficiently and meet quality standards. Professionals in this field are essential for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing sawmill equipment, as well as ensuring that safety protocols are adhered to. This role involves hands-on technical skills, troubleshooting, and collaborating with engineers and production teams to maintain smooth operations in both the Dry Mill and Wet Mill environments. Possible career pathways: Sawmill Production Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Millwright, Equipment Specialist, and Operations Manager

Core Responsibilities 

• Manage the entire Dry Mill process from the Destacking Section through to Dispatch, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Oversee the production process of Dry Mills, ensuring productivity and quality targets are met, including Finger-joint and Planer operations.
• Plan and manage the production schedule to meet monthly targets and ensure timely dispatch according to the loading plan.
• Collaborate with the Dry Mill Manager and Wet Mill Manager to ensure seamless production planning and implementation of the loading schedule.
• Work with Heads of Departments (HODs) to maximize value and volume recovery in the Dry Mill production process.
• Interact with the Maintenance Manager and Dry Mill Fitter to ensure preventative maintenance (PM) schedules are up to date and followed.
• Monitor operating and transport expenditures to remain within budget and manage CAPEX projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health standards, including adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 with B.Tech or National Diploma in Wood Technology, or BSc in Wood Technology.
• Minimum of 5 – 10 years of experience in a sawmill dry mill production environment.
• Knowledge of wood drying practices, controls, and the SANS Standards (e.g., Structural Board Grading) is advantageous.
• Must be willing to work shifts and overtime as required.

Core Competencies 

• Strong knowledge of dry mill production processes and planning.
• Advanced understanding of wood drying practices and productivity management.
• Familiarity with safety regulations, including the OHS Act.
• Ability to manage production schedules, CAPEX projects, and budget expenditures.

Join our Talent Pipeline, Register or Apply

For secure registration, application, or to join our talent pipeline, visit our career page at Artisan Careers. Artisan Careers is a division of Think-Career™ Group and a proud member of APSO.

Disclaimer

At Artisan Careers, we will ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, or age; nor be disadvantaged by any other conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.