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Calenderman (Cotton Textile)

Aliases: Calender Machine Man (Cotton Textile)

Industry/Sector(s): Textile and Handloom

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Calenderman (Cotton Textile) is expected to perform include:

• Tending the calendering machine for glazing and finishing cloth

• Pilling and fitting the roll of cloth at the back of the machine

• Feeding the roll of cloth with its loose end into the calender rollers

• Adjusting the pressure on cloth by winding screws on rollers

• Observing the gauges to control injection of steam into rollers for heating them to required temperature

• Ensuring that the cloth is passing through rollers without any crease

• Ensuring that the cloth is uniformly pressed and glazed to desired finish

• Turning off the machine at regular intervals so as to remove nails, leather hits, etc.

• Folding the finished cloth at the front end of the machine

• Working at the feeding end as Back Calenderman or at the receiving end as Front Calenderman

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

• It is not a desk job

• Need not supervise 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 Leg (OL) and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Minimum – Any Graduate

KEY COMPETENCIES ⁴

• Skilled in operating the calendering machine

• Knowledge of the process for glazing and finishing the cloth

• Skilled in adjusting the pressure on cloth by the winding screws placed on rollers

• Proficient in making sure that the cloth is uniformly pressed and glazed to the desired finish

• Basic knowledge of process standards and specifications

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ⁴

Not required

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁶

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

http://symbiosiscollege.edu.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=88&Itemid=80

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Helper → Calenderman (Cotton Textile) → Process Supervisor → Plant Supervisor

Transfer option

• India: Yes

• Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For freshers - `10,000 to `15, 000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Minimum experience of 2 year in the relevant field

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Textile mills

KEYWORDS

• Calenderman (Cotton Textile)

• Calender Machine Man

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	8154.1800	Calenderman (Cotton Textile)
ISCO 2008	Bleaching, Dyeing and Cleaning Machine Operators	NA
NIC 2008	13131	Finishing of cotton and blended cotton textiles
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-8.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/pdf/dd3-group-c.pdf
3	http://www.advocatekhoj.com/library/bareacts/factories/index.php
4	http://www.shine.com/jobs/machine-operator/vc-consultancy-services/2983669
5	http://www.shine.com/jobs/machine-operator/vc-consultancy-services/2983669
6	l http://www.jagranjosh.com/institutes-colleges/list-az-a
7	http://www.ibef.org/exports/handloom-industry-india.aspx
8	www.censusindia.gov.in

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