Keyword

Paint Sprayer Sandblaster

Froster Embosser

Obscuring Machine Operators (Glass)

Minimum - Functionally literate

Will be updated

The tasks a Sand-Blaster is expected to perform include:

Cutting artistic designs, according to pattern, on surfaces of glass articles, such as bowls and vases, using sand-blasting equipment

Transferring drawing of desired design to outer side of adhesive tape

Covering glass with tape, and cutting design out of tape with knife to uncover area of glass to be sand-blasted

Operating compressed air gun that blows fine sand against uncovered glass and cuts design into or frosts surface

Competent in using sand-blasting equipment

Knowledge of cutting artistic designs on glass articles

Well-versed with the process of transferring drawing of desired design to outer side of adhesive tape

Knowledge of freehand drawing of design to be cut

Ability to blast design into inside of bowl or vase to create raised rather than sunken effect

Will be updated

Detail oriented

Hardworking

Hand-eye acuity

Finger and thumb agility

Creative flair

Alert and attentive

It requires one to be on their toes

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

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

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Handicrafts & carpet units usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from unit to unit

Shift system maybe available

Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg ( OL), Both Legs (BL), and Hearing Impaired (HH)

This job is listed as mildly hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act 1948 (section 87)

Occupational hazards may include minor injuries, tiredness, general body aches, eye strain, etc.

Health risks include possible injuries due to handling glass articles, sand-blasting equipment, repetitive tasks, etc.

For daily wage workers - INR 200 to INR 400 per day

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Employment Prospects and Significant Growth of Indian Handicrafts Industry

Indian Handicrafts represent beauty, dignity, form and style. In the 1970s, the government began initiatives for the preservation of crafts and skill upgrade to focus on meeting the challenges that the sector was facing. However the focus shifted to export in the later decades. It plays a significant role in the country?s economy and provides employment to more than 7.3 million people; mostly from rural and semi-urban areas.

Today, handicrafts and handcrafted gift items manufactured and exported from India are much sought-after and have established an unsurpassable reputation in the international market. According to provisional data, the exports of Indian handicrafts in the period of April-August 2014-15 has shown an increase of US$ 256.32 million, which is about 18.06% over the same period in 2013-14. Based on historical trends, the Handicrafts sector is expected to grow by 16% during 2013?17 and by another 16% during 2017?22. As the industry grows, so will the job opportunities for Sand-Blaster.

Glass designing businesses across India

Self-employed

Towns and cities across India