Keyword

Pin Setter (Textile)

Needler (Textile)

Minimum Diploma in Textile

Minimum 1 year of experience in a relevant field

The tasks a Pin Setter (Textile) is expected to perform include:

Replacing pins or needles in the comb circle and gill box collar

Examining the pins and pulling out defective ones with pliers

Cleaning pin slots, hammering in new pins taking care that they are set straight and firm

Cleaning the trash from pins

Skilled in using hammers and pliers

Ability to find defected pins and replacing or repairing them

Skilled in fixing new pins straight and firmly

Ability to use hand tools safely

Not applicable

Safety-oriented

Hardworking

Observant

Persistent

It is not a desk job

Need not handle 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 8/10 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 are Hearing Impaired (HH)

The job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

For freshers - INR 8,000 to INR 15,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Textile & Handloom Industry in India

India?s textiles sector is one of the mainstays of the national economy. It is also one of the largest contributing sectors of India?s exports contributing 11 per cent to the country?s total exports basket. The textiles industry is labor intensive and is one of the largest employers. The industry realized export earnings worth US$ 41.57 billion in 2013-14. The Indian textiles industry, currently estimated at around US $108 billion, is expected to reach US $ 141 billion by 2021. The Indian government has come up with a number of export promotion policies for the textiles sector. It has also allowed 100 per cent FDI in the Indian textiles sector under the automatic route.

India is the second largest producer of textiles and garments in the world. The Indian textiles and apparel industry is expected to grow to a size of US$ 223 billion by 2021. The textiles sector has witnessed a spurt in investment during the last five years. The industry (including dyed and printed) attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) worth INR 6,710.94 crore (US$ 1.11 billion) from April 2000 to February 2014. This shows that in coming decades a boom can be expected in the sector with immense demand for trained professionals. Therefore, the career of a Pin Setter (Textile) has a bright future and opportunities are only going to rise in the coming years.

Textile mills

Fabric processing companies

Cities and towns across India