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Technologist, Rubber

Aliases: Rubber Technologist, Rubber Technology Expert

Industry/Sector(s): Rubber Industry

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Technologist, Rubber is expected to perform include:

• Developing production processes for manufacture of rubber products

• Analysing physical and chemical properties of raw materials

• Conducting various test to determine new formulae of production processes

• Testing rubber product at each process of production to ensure conformity to specifications

• Developing new rubber compounds and processes

• Ensuring production of rubber products is as per desired standards

• Designing new machinery or equipment or modify existing ones, if required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• It needs one to be on their toes

• Need not handle a team

• Local travelling is not a part of this job

• Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available in some cities

• Work from home option is not available

Working hours

• Working hours are 8/10 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 Arm (OA), One Leg (OL) and those who have Hearing Impaired (HH)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁵

Minimum – B.E/B.Tech in Rubber Technology

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

• Well-versed with the production process of rubber products like tyres, tubes, sports goods, rubber gloves, hot bags, etc.

• Ability to analyse the physical and chemical properties such as crude rubber, zinc oxide, acids, antioxidants, oils, softeners, colour pigments, etc.

• Proficient in evolving formulae for mixing raw materials in different proportions for manufacturing different various domestic and industrial rubber products

• Adept in conducting various tests in laboratory by mixing various chemicals with rubber compounds and studying their properties

• Well-versed in testing rubber product at each process of production to ensure conformity to prescribed standards and improvement in quality

• Knowledge of developing new rubber compounds and processes

• Adept in examining finished products for quality, tensile strength, and hardness etc. using different machines

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of designing new machinery or equipment or make improvement in existing ones

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁵

• All IIT’s across India

• Indian Rubber Institute

• Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association

• Indian Institute of Polymer Science

• Madras Institute of Technology

• Cochin University of Science and Technology

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

Coming soon

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Coming soon

Transfer option

• India: Yes

• Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS

• For freshers – ₹ 20,000 to ₹ 25,000 per month

• For candidates with 1/2 years of experience - ₹ 25,000 to ₹ 35,000 per month

• For candidates with over 2 years of experience - ₹ 35,000 to ₹ 50,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Minimum 2-5 years of relevant work experience

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

• Rubber products manufacturing companies across India

• Rubber processing companies across India

• Petrochemical companies across India

KEYWORDS

• Rubber Technologist

• Rubber Technology Expert

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2145.1300	Technologist, Rubber
ISCO 2008	2145	Chemical Engineers
NIC 2008	22119; 22199; 71200; 72100	Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes n.e.c; Manufacture of other rubber products n.e.c; Technical testing and analysis; Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/93-106
4	http://jobsearch.naukri.com/rubber-technologist-jobs http://jobs.mitula.in/jobs/rubber-technologist http://careertest.in/career-options/rubber-technology-career.html
5	/ / / / http://www.iri.net.in http://www.irmra.org/services/training_consultancy.htm http://www.iipsedu.net/iips http://mitindia.edu http://www.cusat.ac.in
6	http://www.rsdcindia.in/kb/rsdc-skill_gap_study-Introduction%20about%20Rubber%20Industry.pdf http://www.indianmirror.com/indian-industries/rubber.html http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rubber-industry-skill-council-formed-112032700008_1.html

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