Sector
Construction
Keyword

Will be updated

The tasks a Polishing Machine Operator (Mosaic) is expected to perform include:

Operating polishing machine fitted with revolving grinding discs to polish mosaic tiles to high finish

Fitting appropriate grinding (carborandum) bricks to rotating discs of machine

Spreading layer of cement solution of required shade over floor surface and sprinkling the floor area with water

Connecting the machine to power supply and switching on the machine to rotate revolving discs

Running the machine slowly over entire surface of the tile floor to grind and polish it

Repeating sprinkling of cement liquid over surface for settling between tile joints and polishing floor surface again using finer type of grinding stone

Washing the polished surface with water and ensuring the required finish

Removing grinding stone and fitting a felt or cloth pad to machine

Knowledge of changing grinding stones of machine as required

Proficient in sprinkling oxalic acid powder with water over polished surface

Ability to polish a secure glossy finish on the polished surface

Knowledge of cleaning and polishing corners, edges of room with grinding stones

Adapted to oiling and cleaning machine periodically

Ability to perform minor repair of the machine

Not applicable

Work independently

Willing to perform laborious tasks

Follow instructions

Good team player

Excellent listening skills

It needs one to be on their toes

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is a part of the job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 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 needsNo

Will be updated

For freshers - INR 3,800 to INR 4,100 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

The Construction sector is vital for the economy as this sector:

Employs over 35 million people and is the largest sector after the Agriculture sector

Is the key source of employment for low and medium-skilled labour critical for thosemoving out of agriculture

Is an important destination for foreign direct investment

Going forward:

Government is focused on removing bottle necks in existing projects

Improved market sentiment and GDP growth expectations

Higher investment public as well as private sector

Growth forecast over next 5 years is 8 to 9%

Large construction companies, builders and developers e.g.: L&T, HCC, DLF, AFCONS, Gammon India Ltd., etc.

Mid-sized construction companies, real estate companies, developers and builders

About 30,000 small construction companies that are members of Builders Association of India (BAI)

Construction sites across India