Etching Machine Operator

Aliases: Processor, Etching

Industry/Sector(s): Handicrafts and Carpets

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Etching Machine Operator (Glassware) is expected to perform include:

Etching the surface of the raw glass product
Using the different kinds of etching machines to etch the product
Operating the etching machine

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job profile
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Working hours are 8/9 hours a day for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from organization to organization
Overtime maybe required
Shift system is not available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Minimum – 5th pass (primary education)
Certified training for Etching Machine Operator (Glassware) (programme aligned to HCS/Q2402 job released by Handicrafts & Carpet Sector Skill Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Basic knowledge of types of materials used in etching wheel construction
Knowledge of the grades of wheels used in etching
Knowledge of different types of wheels used and their operating procedures
Basic knowledge of the structure of the wheel to be used

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ¹

Various private and government institutes across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Etching Machine Operator (Glassware) → Process Supervisor → Plant Supervisor → Plant Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS

For freshers - Rs 9,000 to Rs 10,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Glass products manufacturing units

KEYWORDS ¹

Etching Machine Operator
Glass Etcher

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7316.0201	Etching Machine Operator (Glassware)
ISCO 2008	7316	Signwriter, Decorative Painters, Engravers and Etchers
NIC 2008	23101; 23103; 23104; 23105; 23107; 23109	Manufacture of glass in primary or semi-manufactured forms (such as sheets & plate glass) including mirror sheets and wired, coloured, tinted, toughened or laminated glass; Manufacture of hollow glassware (bottles, jars etc.) for the conveyance or packing of goods; Manufacture of laboratory or pharmaceutical glassware; Manufacture of table or kitchen glassware; Manufacture of glass decoration pieces and glassware used in imitation jewellery; Manufacture of other glassware/glass products: articles of glass used in construction such as glass blocks; clock or watch glasses, optical glass and optical glass elements not optically worked; and other glass products (including glass beads) n.e.c.
QP Reference	HCS/Q2402	Etching Machine Operator (Glassware)
NSQF	Level 4	-

REFERENCES

1	Qualifications Pack – Etching Machine Operator (Glassware)
2	http://www.advocatekhoj.com/library/bareacts/factories/index.php?Title=Factories%20Act,%201948

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