Keyword

Ceramic Mixer

Finisher

Mixer Operator

Machine Blender

The tasks an Abrasive Mixer is expected to perform include:

Tending the mixing machine to make abrasive compounds for use in making, grinding, polishing and buffing the wheels and hones

Calculating the amount of grit, clay and adhesive required according to formulas

Weighing out ingredients, dumping them into the mixing machine and starting the mixing machine

Feeling the mixture and adding water and resins until the specified consistency is attained

Scooping the mixed compound into an oscillating sieve to screen out lumps and oversized granules

Dumping the compound into barrels for further processing

Recording the quantities of ingredients used in each mix

Basic knowledge of measuring ingredients or substances to be used in production processes

Knowledge of mixing substances to create chemical solutions

Good knowledge of adjusting equipment controls to regulate the flow of production materials

Well-versed in loading/unloading mixtures into containers or onto conveyors for further processing

Ability to clean the interior surfaces of holes

Physically fit

Manual dexterity

Arm-hand steadiness

Knowledge of operating the mixing machine for making ceramics and like products

Good judgement skills

Keen observer

It requires one to be on their toes

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of job

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

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Factories usually work for 5/6 days a week for 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from factory to factory

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)

This job is considered to be mildly hazardous or dangerous

Health risks may include the repetitive motion of hands, standing for long hours, exposure to dust, chemical substances, etc.

Occupational hazards may include musculoskeletal injuries, breathing problems, minor cuts, lung diseases, etc.

For freshers - INR 150 to INR 248 per day

For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more - INR 200 to INR 350 per day

(This figure are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of the Glass & Ceramics Sector in India

The ceramic industry in India is about 100 years old. Ceramic products are manufactured both by large and small enterprises with a wide variance in type, size and standards. Though ceramic manufacturing units are spread across India, most of the units are concentrated in Morbi, Surendranagar and Khurja. Only a few units have state-of-the-art-technology, and manufacturing facilities for production of quality ceramic goods. All sub-segments of the Indian ceramic industry, viz., tiles, sanitary ware, tableware, ornamental ware, etc. have both organized and unorganized players, with the latter having a substantial share in production.

During 2008, India was the 24th largest ceramic trading nation in the world and accounted for a share of around 0.9% in total ceramics trade. During the period 2001 to 2008, India?s ceramics trade increased from US$ 143 million to US$ 738 million at a CAGR of 22.2%. The increase in trade was led by a rise in imports, which increased from US$ 60.9 million in 2001 to US$ 523.8 million in 2008, at a CAGR of 30.9%. India?s ceramic exports on the other hand increased at a CAGR of 12.8%, from US$ 82.3 million to US$ 214.5 million.

Currently, India?s ranking in world ceramic tile production stands at #3 (China and Brazil are the top 2) and is growing at an annual growth rate of 15% contributed largely by urbanization, a boom in the retail industry, and optimism in India?s economic outlook. Ceramic production today is a sizeable contribution to the country?s GDP (with a turnover of 18,000 crores) at 600 million sq mts p.a.

A total of over 5.5 lac people are employed in the sector. The ceramic sector makes an important contribution to the economy, housing sector, export earnings and employment in India. With the growth in the housing sector the demand for ceramics is expected to increase considering the competitiveness of Indian tiles in the international market.

Ceramic manufacturing companies across India

Towns and cities across India

Will be updated

Indian Institute of Ceramics

Government Polytechnic, Haryana

Gujarat Technological University, Ahmadabad

Lukhdhirji Engineering College, Rajkot