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Textile Technologist

Aliases: Garment Technologists

Industry/Sector(s): Textile and Handloom

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Textile Technologist is expected to perform include:

• Conducting research in chemistry of textiles

• Instituting methods to control processes for scouring, bleaching, sizing and dyeing textiles

• Preparing formulae for various phases of processing

• Controlling variables, such as temperatures, sequence of operation and concentration of chemicals, for treatment of silk, cotton, wool, rayon and other fabrics

• Experimenting with synthetic and re-generated fibres, animal hair, feathers, cellulose products and other materials to develop new textiles

• Investigating problems relating to textile chemistry, such as treatment of fabrics to impart water, fire, mildew or insect resistant qualities, etc.

• Analysing dyes, alkalis, acids, bleaches and finishes for conformance to specifications

• Designing, erecting and patenting new textile machinery

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

• It is a desk job

• Need not handle a team

• Local travelling is not a part of this job role

• Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

• Work from home option is not available

Working hours

• Companies usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

• Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), Both Legs Handicapped (BL) and those who have their Hearing Handicapped (HH)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Minimum – B.E./B.Tech in Textile Engineering

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

• In-depth knowledge of textile properties

• Knowledge of different types of textiles

• Equipped to conduct quality control tests

• Knowledge of scientific makeup of fabrics

• Detailed knowledge of production process of textiles fabrics

• Ability to experiment with new ideas

• Knowledge of commercial viability of different products

• Knowledge of formation and structure of textile fabrics

• Detailed knowledge of different characteristics and parameters of textile fabrics

• Knowledge of polymer science

• Knowledge of different types of machines new in production of textiles

• Knowledge of the latest machinery and production methods in textile industry

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ⁴

Coming soon

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁴

Government and private colleges and universities across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://mhrd.gov.in/scholarships-education-loan-0

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://www.annauniv.edu/academic_courses/%20UG%20C%20&%20S%20WS%20-%2013.3.14(I%20to%20VIII)/05.%20Tech/30.Textile%20Tech.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Research Trainee → Textile Technologist → Senior Technologist → Associate Manager Research Activities → Manager Research → Head of Research

Transfer option

• India: Yes

• Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

• For freshers - ₹ 12,000 to ₹ 30,000 per month

• For candidates with 2 to 3 years of experience - ₹ 30,000 to ₹ 50, 000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

• Textiles manufacturing, designing and selling companies

• Colleges and universities

• Consultants

• Research institutes

KEYWORDS

• Textile Technologists

• Garment Technologists

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2141.1000	Textile Technologist
ISCO 2008	Industrial and Production Engineers	NA
NIC 2008	72100	Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-2.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/pdf/dd3-group-c.pdf
3	http://www.advocatekhoj.com/library/bareacts/factories/index.php?Title=Factories%20Act,%201948
4	http://www.indianmirror.com/career/textile-technology.html
5	http://www.ibef.org/exports/handloom-industry-india.aspx
6	www.censusindia.gov.in

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