Sector
Printing
Keyword

Map and Chart Mounter

The tasks a Map and Chart Mounter is expected to perform include:

Gluing the muslin backing or the back board to the paper maps and charts for reinforcement

Spreading the muslin on the table and cutting it to specified dimensions, using scissors

Applying glue to the back of the maps and charts with a brush or by inserting them between the rollers of the gluing machine

Placing the glued side of the sheet on the muslin strip or pre-cut back board and smoothening the surface with a stiff brush and flat piece of bone

Gluing the paper mounting strip to the top edge and oil cloth, reinforcing the strip to the bottom edge of the roll type maps and charts and hanging them on the drying rack

Applying gelatine sizing and varnishing material on the surface of the map for preservation and a good finish

Folding or gathering the maps to suitable sizes for easy and convenient handling

Proficient in using glue, scissors, etc.

Well-versed in applying gelatine sizing and varnishing material on the surface of the map for preservation and good finish

Knowledge of fixing wooden rollers for roll type maps and charts

Proficient in segment map mounting

Eye for detail

Result-oriented

Ability to focus for long hours

It needs one to be on their toes

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not part of this job

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

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Working hours are 10/12 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from institution to institution

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 Leg (BL) and those who are Hearing Impaired (HH)

The job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous

Health hazards include exposure to printing inks, cutters, knife, etc.

Occupational hazards include the repetitious motion of arms, cuts, etc.

For freshers - INR 6,000 to INR 7,000 per month

For candidates with 2 years of experience and above - INR 7,000 to INR 9,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Current and Future Market Trend of the Printing Sector in India

The Indian printing industry, growing at a rate of 12% per annum, comprises more than 250,000 big, small and medium printers. The current annual turnover of the industry is more than INR 50,000 crores (USD 11 billion). The industry has undergone a revolutionary change in the last 15 years. In 1990, India initiated a process of reforms aimed at shedding protectionism and embracing liberalization of the economy. Privatization was initiated with the aim of integrating the Indian economy with the world economy. This change opened the doors for the Indian print industry and helped modernize it, by investing in the latest of technology and machinery.

In recent years, the printing industry in India has seen record levels of growth, owing to liberalized regimes, globalization and progress in automation. The industry has grown leaps and bounds due to the latest technology and machinery, quality standards and production capacities. The printing industry in India is slowly progressing from a heavy machinery using industry to a more software-centric business. Today Indian printers are equipped with the latest computer controlled printing machines and flow lines for binding, while state-of-the-art digital technologies are used in pre-press. UV digital printing and inkjet technology are also on the rise in India. The advent of global brands, rising consumerism and growth of the pharmaceutical industry have seen an increase in the scope for package printing. Giving an optimistic outlook of the industry, the package printing sector is growing at an annual rate of 17 percent, commercial printing at a rate of 10-12 percent and digital printing at a robust 30 percent.

The digital printing industry is seeing significant transformations with new technologies & applications providing cost-effective and customized solutions. For the foreseeable future, offset and digital will not only co-exist, but will also complement each other, with offset taking the medium-to-longer jobs and digital performing on short-to-medium run lengths. The booming Indian economy, increasing consumerism, entry of global brands in the country and opening of the sector to foreign investors are bound to offer growth opportunities to the industry.

Printing companies across India

Local printers across India

Towns and cities across India