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Apparel
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Orthopaedic Appliances Upholstery Maker

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Previous relevant work experience

The tasks a Upholsterer, Orthopaedic Appliances, is expected to perform include: Installing, repairing and replacing upholstery of wheeled chairs

Making and repairing other appliances for physically handicapped persons

Receiving directions regarding type of upholstery or repair work to be done

Cutting and fitting cotton, rubber foam moss, other padding materials, rexin, leather, etc.Cutting and tacking hessian cloth

Setting padding and fastening it in position

Measuring and cutting covering material and tacking it in position

Trimming excess materials Concealing edges by tacking leather or rexin tape

Replacing or repairing raw hide covering of artificial limbs

Knowledge of stitching fabrics with tape

Well versed with reshaping any portion not fitted properly

Competent with cutting, sewing and measuring skills

Knowledge of how to use and care for equipment Ability to renew upholstery of wheeled chairs and orthopaedic appliances

Dexterity in repairing shoes for deformed feet

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Artistic

Creative thinking

Commercial awareness

Effective communication skills

Time management skills

Good hand-eye coordination

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

Orthopaedic appliance 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

Being self-employed is not an option. Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg ( OL), Both Leg (BL) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

This job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous Occupational hazards include strained vision, cuts, wounds, back aches, joint pain, fatigue, stress, infections, etc.Health risks include exposure to needles, sharp cutting tool, contaminated instruments, etc.

For candidates with up to 2 years of experience - INR 7,500 to INR 10,500 per month

For candidates with 2 to 5 years of experience ? INR 10,500 to INR 12,500 per month

For candidates with over 5 years of experience ? INR 12,500 to INR 16,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Key Markets and Export Destinations for Indian Textile and Apparel Industry

The Indian textile and apparel industry is one of the largest in the world with an enormous raw material and manufacturing base. The present domestic textile industry is estimated at US$ 33.23 billion and unstitched garments comprise US$ 8.307 billion.

The main markets for Indian textile and apparel exports are: United States, European Union, Parts of Asia, Middle East. In the near future, India's apparel exports to developed markets are expected to increase considerably. Apparel exports from India are expected to reach US$ 82 billion by 2021 and total cloth production in India is expected to reach 112 billion square metres by FY17.

The textile and apparel industry employs about 38 million people, making it the largest source of industrial employment in India.

Local orthopaedic appliances manufacturers across India

Self Employed

Upholstery manufactures across India

Towns and cities across India

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Training courses in Upholstery, Tailoring, Cutting, Sewing, Weaving, etc. all across India

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