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Pottery and Porcelain Maker

Jiggerman

Jolly Operator

Minimum - 5th standard pass

Will be updated

The tasks a Maker is expected to perform include:

Operating jigger or jolly machine for moulding damp and plastic clay or porcelain into articles such as jars, cups, saucers, etc.

Selecting proper shaping tool or metal die for desired shape of ware and fitting it to jollyarm of machine

Clamping mould covered with flat sheet or clay into holder of jigger or jolly

Setting automatic screw to obtain desired thickness of ware

Starting machine and releasing pedal lever to allow holder to rotate

Lowering jolly arm on clay to shape ware and applying wet sponge or cloth as necessary to keep proper consistency for shaping

Turning hand lever in reverse direction to send back jollyarm to its original position

Depressing pedal to stop holder from rotating and removing pressed and moulded article from machine and placing it at nearby rack

Cleaning holder and jollyarm with wet cloth or brush to remove stuck clay

Ability to create and produce hand-made objects

Knowledge of a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft

Well-versed with creating prototypes or models of objects to be crafted

Proficient in cutting, shaping, fitting, joining, moulding and other processes

Ability to fix handles and other fixtures to finished product

Ability to repair and service machine

Will be updated

Attention to detail

Diligent and hardworking

Accuracy in work

Creative mind

Good hand-eye co-ordination

Good aesthetic sense

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
Factories usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours every day. This may vary from factory to factory

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 Legs (BL), Blind (B), Low Vision (LV) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

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

Occupational hazards may include lead colic, potter?s asthma, and tuberculosis, body strain, etc.

Health risks include exposure to excessive dust, lead, clay, toxins and other chemicals and paints used, physical hazards from heavy work and noise, etc.

For freshers - INR 8,000 to INR 10,000 per month

For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more - INR 11,000 to INR 15,500 per month

(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.

Craft and design companies across India

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