Embossing Machine Setter (Plastic)

Aliases: Embossing Machine Operator (Plastic)

Industry/Sector(s): Printing

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Embossing Machine Setter (Plastic) is expected to perform include:

Setting up embossing machine that stamps and embosses design on plastic sheets
Installing and locking embossed plate in chase and locking chase in bed of press
Laying piece of card board on machine bed under plate and impressing it with plate
Cutting out impression and gluing it to bed under plate adjusting table in order that impression and plate are in exact alignment
Setting guides to hold plastics sheet in position under plate and adjusting the table height to impart correct depth of impression
Inspecting embossing on sample for correct depth of identification and correcting faults as necessary

WORK ENVIRONMENT ²

It needs one to be on their toes
Needs to handle a team
Local travelling is 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 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 Leg (OL), Both Leg (BL), Blind (B), Low Vision (LV) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Any graduate

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of embossing machine
Proficient in using embossed plates
Well-versed in starting the machine and placing sample piece of plastics sheet in guides and pushing it under embossing plate

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://dget.nic.in/content/innerpage/details-of-designated-trades-with-trade-syllabus.php

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Helper → Embossing Machine Setter (Plastic) →Process Supervisor → Process Manager

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For freshers - ₹ 6,000 to ₹ 7,000 per month
For candidates with 2 years’ of experience and above - ₹ 7,000 to ₹ 9,000 per month

(*This figure are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

2-7 years of experience required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Printing companies across India
Local printers across India

KEYWORDS

Embossing Machine Setter (Plastics)
Embossing Machine Operator (Plastics)

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	8142.0900	Embossing Machine Setter (Plastic)
ISCO 2008	8142	Plastic Products Machine Operators
NIC 2008	18122	Engraving, etching and block making etc.
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 8
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.shine.com/job-search/simple/embossing-machine-operator
4	http://www.paycheck.in/main/salary/minimumwages/maharashtra/minimum-wage-in-maharashtra-w-e-f-january-1-2015-to-june-30-2015
5	http://www.printfair.in/industry.htm

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