Grinder (Stone and Clay)

Aliases: Edge Runner Attendant

Industry/Sector(s): Glass and Ceramics

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Grinder (Stone & Clay) is expected to perform include:

Tending to and feeding the grinding machine to grind pieces of rock or clay into fine dust
Adjusting the clearance between rollers and the bed stone (solid plate) of the machine for the fineness of grinding required
Starting the machine and feeding the material into the machine with a shovel. Breaking and loosening the clogged material in the machine with a bar, breaking large pieces with a bar or hammer if necessary
Regulating the water valve to let out the requisite water into the machine to settle dust

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It needs one to be on their feet
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this 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 6 days a week and 8/10 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 who are Hearing Impaired (HH)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Coming soon

KEY COMPETENCIES ³

Knowledge of operating the grinding machine
Well-versed with the repairing and maintenance of the machine and its parts
Adept with controlling and adjusting the machine during the grinding process
Physically fit

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of cleaning and oiling the machine

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁴

National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
Glass Academy, Chennai
Government College of Ceramic Technology, Kolkata
Indian Institute of Ceramics, Kolkata

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://msme.gov.in/Outcome_Budget-2007-08-SSI.pdf
http://www.dcmsme.gov.in/sido/ktdgi01x.htm
http://msme.gov.in/ssi-ar-eng-2006-07.pdf

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

Coming soon

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Coming soon

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Rarely

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁵

For freshers - ₹ 150 to ₹ 200 per day
For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more - ₹ 200 to ₹ 350 per day

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Coming soon

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Glass and ceramic factories across India

KEYWORDS

Grinding Machine Operator (Stone and Clay)
Edge Runner Attendant

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7315.2300	Grinder (Stone and Clay)
ISCO 2008	7315	Glass Makers, Cutters, Grinders and Finishers
NIC 2008	08106	Operation of sand or gravel pits, basalt / porphyry, clay (ordinary), crushing and breaking of stone for use as a flux or raw material in lime or cement, manufacture or as building material, road metal or ballast and other materials for construction
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 7
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.occupationalinfo.org/onet/93953.html
4	/ / http://www.nid.edu http://glass-academy.com/skill-institute http://www.gcect.ac.in/index.php http://www.iiceram.org/courses.html
5	http://www.naukrihub.com/salary-in-india/labour.html
6	http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-11-26/news/44486923_1_piramal-glass-glass-industry-sezal-glass http://newsletters.cii.in/newsletters/mailer/trade_talk/pdf/Ceramics%20Industry%20in%20India.pdf

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