Mattress Maker (Spring)

Aliases: Spring Mattress Maker

Industry/Sector(s): Apparel

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Mattress Maker (Spring) is expected to perform include:

Padding and covering innerspring assemblies to form mattress
Cutting cover material
Spreading padding over sides of innerspring and tending to tape-edge machine
Tufting mattresses by hand or by tending machine to hold padding in place
Sewing roll edges on mattress by hand or by machine

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Leg (BL) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Preferably, graduate

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge about fabrics, materials, stitches and threads
Knowledge about dyes and colours
Ability to sew roll edges on mattress by hand or by machine
Skilled in tufting mattresses by hand or by tending machine to hold padding in place
Proficient in padding and covering innerspring assemblies to form mattresses

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Decision-making skills
Good communication skills
Able to work under pressure

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://puchd.ac.in/syllabus.php?qstrfacid=11

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Supervisor

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Senior Mattress Maker (Spring)

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Mattress Maker (Spring)

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience – Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Generally, 1-3 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Mattress manufactures

KEYWORDS

Bed Maker
Mattress Designer
Spring Mattress Maker

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7534.0500	Mattress Maker (Spring)
ISCO 2008	7534	Upholsterers and Related Workers
NIC 2008	13924	Manufacture of bedding, quilts pillows, sleeping bags etc.
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 7

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