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Conveyor Operation and Maintenance

Aliases: Conveyor Operation and Maintenance

Industry/Sector(s): Iron and Steel

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks aConveyor Operation and Maintenanceis expected to perform include:

• Inspecting the total belt driving system including the controls of conveyor as per the required sequence for feeding different raw materials in the service bunker through crushers/screeners, etc.

• Troubleshooting and performing basic maintenance on conveyor belt system

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• It needs one to be on their toes

• Need not handle a team

• Local travelling is not a part of this job role

• Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

• Work from home option is not available

Working hours

• Working hours are 10/12 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from factory to factory

• Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

• Minimum–Class 10th pass

• Certified training for Conveyor Operation and Maintenance (programme aligned to ISC/Q0008released by Indian Iron & Steel Sector Skill Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

• Adept atdifferent types of mechanical and electrical equipment with drives

• Knowledge of gear box, driving system, their use and function

• Well-versed with different types of mechanical and electrical equipment with control system

• Knowledge of principles of conveyor system

• Proficiency in usingconveyor driving mechanisms and correctly starting the conveyor belt

• Well-versed with significance of greasing and oiling of mechanical drives that need routine lubrication

• Knowledge of driving panel for maintaining the sequence of conveyor operation

• Adept atcontrol switch operations in order to maintain proper belt sequence

• Proficiency in visual checks to identify belt damage, defects, conditions of idlers, belt joints, safety switches, etc. beforehand

• Well-versed with troubleshooting in the conveyor belt system

• Knowledge of optimal operating load conditions

• Knowledge of optimal working condition of conveyor operating components such as driving motor, gear box, driving couplers including driving pulleys and other attachments

• Knowledge ofprinciples of speed reduction on gear train

• Well-versed with control cabins, their location and operation

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

• Training in belt operation and functioning of all basic mechanical and electrical equipment

• Training in maintenance techniques and safety practices

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

All schools across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/CTS-MMTM.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Helper à Conveyor Operation and Maintenance à Process Supervisor à Process Manager

Transfer option

• India: Yes

• Abroad: Rarely

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

• For freshers - ₹ 15,000 to ₹ 20,000 per month

• For candidates with 2-3 years of experience or more - ₹ 20,000 to ₹ 25,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

• 1-2 years of work experience with ITI pass, otherwise 3-4 year with 10th pass

• In lieu of minimum qualification, the candidate should have minimum 5-7years of relevant work experience in the similar field/function working under an experienced supervisor as assistant/helper

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Iron and steel companies across India

KEYWORDS

• Conveyor Belt Maintenance

• Conveyor Maintenance

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7233.0402	Conveyor Operation and Maintenance
ISCO 2008	7233	Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
NIC 2008	28241	Manufacture of continuous-action elevators and conveyors for underground use
QP Reference	ISC/Q0008	Conveyor Operation and Maintenance
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Conveyor%20Operation%20&%20Maintenance_V160115.pdf
2	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23390463
3	http://www.timesjobs.com/job-detail/Production-Maintenance-Service-Engg-Manufacturing-Packaging-job-in-Times-of-India-Ascent-Delhi-jobid-APWmvhQj7ilzpSvf__PLUS__uAgZw==-key-conveyor-loc-198185
4	http://www.ibef.org/industry/steel.aspx http://www.cci.in/pdfs/surveys-reports/iron-and-steel-industry-in-india.pdf http://www.iisssc.org/industry_outlook.html
5	http://www.timesjobs.com/jobskill/conveyor-jobs

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