Clay Modeller

Aliases: Clay Sculptor, Clay Artist

Industry/Sector(s): Glass and Ceramics

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Clay Modeler is expected to perform include:

Molding the full-sized or scale models of products following the artist's sketches or from verbal instructions
Building the rough lumber form to fit around the model or centering a preformed lath-covered wood frame on the grid platform
Pulling the sheet aluminum forming tool over the surface of clay to shape areas that have constant cross sections
Shaping the sculptured surfaces, using various types of sculptor's tools and scrapers
Scraping the clay from the high areas and building up and smoothing the low areas to attain the desired shape
Taking measurements from the completed half of the model and duplicating them on the unfinished half to make both sides symmetrical
Covering bumpers, lights, door handles and other parts with aluminum foil to simulate chrome or coloured glass

WORK ENVIRONMENT ²

It requires one to be on their toes
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of job
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Factories usually work for 5/6 days a week for 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from factory to factory
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL) and those who are Hearing Impaired (HH)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Coming soon

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of molding the full-sized or scale models of products, such as automobiles, automobile parts, television sets, radios, washers, refrigerators, caskets or boats from clay following the artist's sketches or from verbal instructions
In-depth knowledge of kneading the clay into slots between laths
Well-versed in molding the clay by hand to the approximate shape
Experience in cutting the cardboard templates for use as guides to shape symmetrical sections
Ability to verify the smoothness of curved surfaces with splines and sweeps
Finger dexterity
Manual dexterity
Arm-hand steadiness
Near vision

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Coming soon

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁴

Creative Coaching and Training, Delhi
Oxl School of Multimedia, Chandigargh
Kindles Pottery Classes, Mumbai
Art Orbit Art-N-Craft World, Navi Mumbai

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://ccrtindia.gov.in/scholarship.php

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

Coming soon

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁵

Coming soon

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁶

For fresher’s - ₹ 149 to ₹ 192 per day
For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more - ₹ 200 to ₹ 250 per day

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Coming soon

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Ceramics manufacturing companies across India

KEYWORDS

Clay Artist
Clay Design Maker
Clay Sculptor
Clay Creative Artist
Art Clay Modeller

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	8181.3200	Clay Modeller
ISCO 2008	8181	Glass and Ceramics Plant Operators
NIC 2008	23939	Manufacture of ceramic products n.e.c.
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 8
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3	http://www.trueart.info/sculpture.htm
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