United States
Sector
Keyword
Candy Cutter, Machine
Caramel Cutter, Machine
Machineman
Toffee, Lozenges, Machineman
Minimum ITI
Minimum 2 years of experience in relevant field
The tasks a Cutting Machine Operator (Confectionery) is expected to perform include:
Operating machine for cutting candy into pieces or strips of desired shape and size
Cutting slab of candy into sections, using knife
Selecting cutting dies, mounted on shaft, according to specified width of cut and installing cutting discs in machine
Starting machine and feeding candy to machine through sizing rollers for automatic formation, slicing, etc.
Weighing random samples to ensure conformity of product with size and weight specifications
Dusting candy with flour or starch to prevent sticking
Cleaning machine and keeping place tidy
Skilled in various cutting techniques involved in candy making
Knowledge of cutting dies, moulds, etc. to give desired shape to candies
Knowledge of health and hygiene standards to be followed in food industry
Basic knowledge of repairing required for a machine
Knowledge of different types of candies and their specifications
Not applicable
Organised
Safety-oriented
Attention to detail
Hard working
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 is available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL) and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)
This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948
For freshers - INR 10,000 to INR 12,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Food Industry in India
According to Indian Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), The Indian food industry is poised for huge growth, increasing its contribution in world food trade every year. In India, the food sector has emerged as a high-profit sector. The role of the Indian government has been instrumental in the growth and development of the industry. The Indian food and grocery market is the world?s sixth largest, with retail contributing 70 per cent of the sales. It is projected to grow at the rate of 104 per cent, touching US$ 482 billion by 2020.
The confectionery market of India is divided into three segments: chocolate, sugar confectionery and gum market, which is further divided into sub-segments. It has been observed that various domestic and multinational companies are gearing up for gaining profit from the growing confectionery industry of India. Emerging trend of gifting confectionery products and untapped rural market are among the key factors that are expected to fuel growth in Indian confectionery market in the near future. These factors will lead Cutting Machine Operator (Confectionery) jobs to success and will witness a tremendous growth in future.
Bakeries
Candy and chocolate making companies
Food processing companies
Cities and towns across India
