Checker (Ceramics)

Aliases: Examiner (Ceramics), Sorter (Ceramics)

Industry/Sector(s): Handicrafts and Carpets

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Checker (Ceramics) is expected to perform include:

Examining pottery and porcelain ware by touch and sight at different stages of production
Rejecting defective pieces
Classifying goods according to their quality

WORK ENVIRONMENT ²

It requires one to be on their feet
May need to handle a team of helpers
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 available

Working hours

Handicraft and carpet units usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from unit to unit
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Low Vision (LV), and those who are Hearing Impaired (HH)

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Minimum – Diploma in Ceramic Engineering

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge on the inspection method of ceramic products
Proficiency in handling various instruments related to inspection
Competent in identifying defects
Well-versed in maintaining reports and records
Hand-eye co-ordination
Precision skills
Manual dexterity

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁴

Government Polytechnic Jhajjar
Indian Institute of Ceramics
Government College of Engineering & Ceramic Technology

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.wbut.ac.in/syllabus/Ceramic_Technology_Syllabus.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁵

Helper → Checker (Ceramics) → Process Supervisor → Process Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁶

For candidates with 2-4 years’ of experience - Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 per month
For candidates with 5 years’ of experience or more - Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁸

Ceramic product manufacturers across India

KEYWORDS

Examiner (Ceramics)
Sorter (Ceramics)
Ceramic Inspector

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7314.1200	Checker (Ceramics)
ISCO 2008	7134	Potters and Related Workers
NIC 2008	23931	Manufacture of articles of porcelain or china, earthenware, imitation porcelain or common pottery, including earthen statues
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 7
2	http://www.iiceram.org
3	http://www.indeed.com/q-Ceramic-Studio-jobs.html http://www.timesjobs.com/candidate/careerresources/htmls/pottery.jsp
4	http://www.paycheck.in/main/salary/minimumwages/maharashtra
5	http://apeda.gov.in/apedawebsite/SubHead_Products/Floriculture.htm

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