Sector
Apparel
Keyword

Cutter

Karigar

Garment Cutter

Fabric Machine Cutter

The tasks that a Cutter, Machine (Textile Products) is expected to perform include:Cutting parts of garments, bags and other articles from single or multiple layers of cloth, knitted or other fabric, hessian, canvas, etc., using electrically driven cutting machine Spreading single or multiple layers of cloth, fabric or other material to be cut on table or board

Placing pattern on material in such a position as to have least wastage

Marking outline on material with chalk

Well-versed with different types of garments for cutting

Efficient in examining garments

Equipped to cut garments as per patterns

Well-versed with taking measurements for different patterns

Proficient in using instruments like shears, scissors, hand knife, hand operated guillotine, power driven oscillating knives and cutting machine

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Artistic

Creative thinking

Eye for aesthetics

Good hand-eye coordination Commercial awareness

Detail-oriented

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team Local travelling is 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

Working hours are for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company 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 Leg (BL), Muscular Weakness (MW) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)Occupational hazards include strained vision, cuts, wounds, back aches, joint pain, fatigue, stress, etc.Health risks include exposure to sharp cutting tool, electric cutting machines, etc.

For candidates with up to 2 years? experience - INR 7,000 to INR 8,000 per monthFor candidates with 2 to 5 years? experience ? INR 12,000 to INR 13,000 per monthFor candidates with over 5 years? experience ? INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 per month (These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Growth of Textile Industry in India

The textiles and clothing sector plays a significant role in employment generation. The sector employs 15.23 million people, of which 2.3 million are factory workers. Constant growth of the sector and its contribution to the economy implies that the manpower has and would continue to play an important role in the sector. Textiles and clothing strategic plan 2011?16 to achieve manufacturing growth rate by 10 percent, exports by 15 percent in 2016

Schemes for the Development of Textiles Industry

The Integrated Skill Development Scheme for the textiles and apparel sector, including jute and handicrafts, was initiated by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in July 2013 to impart skills to 1.5 million workers in the next five years (2012-17). All these factors indicate that job opportunities for Cutter, Machine (Textile Products) are set to increase.

Garment manufacturing companies across India

Local designers across India

Self-employed

Towns and cities across India

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Tailoring or garment technology institutes all across India

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