Keyword

Dry Cleaner, Hand

Dry Cleaning Man

Minimum Any Graduate

Minimum 4 - 5 years of experience in relevant field

The tasks a Dry Cleaner, Hand is expected to perform include:

Cleaning by hand, woollen and silken garments, textile furnishings and similar articles using chemical solution or other dry cleaning solvents

Examining garments or articles to ascertain condition and type of material and deciding on type of treatment to be given

Laying article on table, treating with chemical solution and rubbing or brushing parts post soiled

Immersing article in solution for required period

Rinsing article in fresh solution and allowing it to dry in open air

Skilled in effectively cleaning the cloth without hampering its quality or losing its colour

Knowledge of all the latest dry cleaning techniques

Knowledge of amount of chemical solution needed to clean the cloth

Knowledge of all various methods and techniques used in dry cleaning processes

Skilled in rubbing and brushing techniques

Not applicable

Safety-oriented

Hardworking

Observant

Physically fit

Focused

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 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 needs?
This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both eyes with Low Vision (BLV) and those who have their 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 25,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Market 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 realised 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.

The Indian textiles industry is set for strong growth, buoyed by strong domestic consumption as well as export demand. Cloth production by mill sector registered a growth of 9 per cent in the month of February 2014 and of 6 per cent during April 2013?February 2014. 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 6,710.94crore (US$ 1.11 billion) during April 2000 to February 2014. This shows that in coming decades a boom can be expected in the sector with immense demand of trained professionals. Therefore, the career as a Dry Cleaner, Hand has a bright future and opportunities are only going to rise in coming time.

Textile and handloom companies

Fabric designing companies

Hotels

Private shops

Cities and towns across India