United States
Sector
Keyword
Punch Machine Operator
Granular Operator
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The tasks a Tablet Machine Operator is expected to perform include:
Setting, feeding and operating the tablet coating machine
Operating the machine to compress powders into tablet of prescribed size, shape and weight
Setting up the machine
Regulating the pressure by adjusting lever according to the depth of the tablet to be made
Selecting, fixing and adjusting die and punch of specified size and shape
Feeding and regulating flow of prescribed quantity of material into hopper of the machine
Starting machine and setting die in motion for compressing powdered material into tablets
Regulating valves to control the flow of tablets through funnel
Placing empty container at the delivery end of the machine to receive pressed tablets
Testing and checking, at periodical intervals, weight of the pressed tablets by weighing in balance
Ability to set up machinery as per specification
Knowledge of tablet making operation
Proficiency in maintaining records of output in own section and submitting reports to superiors
Well-versed with collecting material and other equipment
Adept at checking end-product with defined quantity and quality specifications
Proficiency in safety techniques and cleanliness to be followed
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Ability to deliver finished and pressed tablets at store for packing
Knowledge of cleaning and maintaining machine
Efficiency in operating tablet coating machine
Attentive
Diligent and hardworking
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Physically fit
Ability to work independently
It requires one to be on their toes
Need not handle a team
Local travelling maybe 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
Chemicals & petrochemical companies usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours every day. 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 a candidate with One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL) and Hearing Impaired (HH)
The job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous
Occupational hazards may include back aches, fatigue, risks of eye and face injuries due to flying particles, occupational deafness, etc.
Health risks include possible injuries due to handling dangerous machines, toxic chemicals, radiation, exposure to loud noise from machinery, extreme temperature, etc.
For freshers INR 7,000 to INR 9,000 per month
For candidates with 2 to 5 years experience and above INR 10,000 to INR 15,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Industry Outlook of Chemicals and Petrochemicals Sector
Indian chemical industry generates around 70,000 commercial goods ranging from plastic to toiletries and pesticides to beauty products. It is regarded as the oldest domestic sector in India and in terms of volume, it gives a sense of pride to India by featuring as the 12th largest producers of chemicals. With an approximate cost of US$ 28 billion, it amounts to 12.5% of the entire industrial output of India and 16.2% of its entire exports. Under Chemical industries, some of the other rapidly emerging sectors are petrochemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries.
Indian chemical industry comprises both small and large scale units, and presently, there are about 70,000 chemical manufacturing units located in the country. The industrys current turnover is about USD 30.8 billion which is 14 per cent of the total manufacturing output of the country.
Indian chemical industry is expected to register a growth of 8-9% in the next decade and is expected to double its share in global chemical industry to 5-6% by 2021.
Even though this industry is capital and technology intensive, the sector is a major avenue for large scale employment. The downstream plastic processing is the largest employer with over 3.53 million people deriving their livelihood from this sector. As the industry grows, so will the job opportunities for Tablet Machine Operator.
Pharmaceutical companies across India
Cities and towns across India
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Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI)
Swami Vivekanand Pvt. Industrial Training Institute (ITI)