Keyword

Carpet Maintenance Man

Carpet Fixer

The tasks a Carpet Repairer is expected to perform include:

Repairing and giving the final finish to carpets and rugs

Stretching the carpet on a flat surface

Rubbing red or coloured chalk on separate string over the edge of the carpet to mark straight lines

Cutting marked edges, using a knife, to bring the carpet to the required measurement

Binding and trimming cut edges using a needle and thread

Checking the front and back of carpet for gaps in knots and badly woven parts, and correcting any defects by stitching loose knots and repairing cuts and damaged portions

Knowledge of using tools such as knives to cut the carpet to the required measurement

Well-versed in examining the carpet for gaps in knots and badly woven parts

Adept in making corrections to the defects in the carpets by repairing and stitching

Knowledge of trimming and binding the cut edges by using needle and thread

Knowledge of applying stiffening solution to the back of a loosely woven carpet

Creative

Precision in work

Eye for detail

Accuracy in work

Good hand-eye coordination skills

It is a not a field job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job

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

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Being self-employed is an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Factories usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. 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), those who are Blind (B), have Low Vision (LV) and those who are Hearing Impaired (HH)

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

Occupational hazards include asthma, respiratory morbidity, obstructive lung diseases, vision disorders, minor cuts, etc.

Health hazards include exposure to dust, sharp tools, etc.

For freshers - INR 50 to INR 150 per day

For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more - INR 150 to INR 300 per day

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Growth Estimates and Latest Trends of the Handicrafts & Carpet Sector in India

The carpet Industry is one of the prime industries that is entirely demand-driven. Indian carpet exporters, based on demand, are now manufacturing woollen hand tufted carpets that have a ready demand abroad. It was surprising to learn that exporters did not manufacture for the domestic market. Demand at home is minimal because of the tropical climate that India has. Also, carpets are one of the high-end furnishing items for a middle class Indian. For example, we found during our survey, a medium quality, average sized [5 feet by 8 feet] carpet will cost around INR 25,000- 30,000. The price of an Indian made carpet thus becomes comparatively high for Indian households.

On an average one tufted carpet goes through approximately 30-35 pairs of hand from the time an order for a carpet is placed to an exporter. It would take 7-10 days to finish a tufted carpet of five inch by eight inch size and of medium quality. In the current times, there is a heavy demand for low-quality tufted carpet than the high-quality hand knotted carpet.

The Indian carpet industry is a unique industry and this is expected to grow in the near future but with the channelization and organization of the industry. The carpet industry in India will flourish further because of the vast artistic skill in the form of artistic weavers. Then labour cost here also is low which is another advantage and favourable factor for growth. Carpet designs in India are very innovative. All these factors put together is only going to increase the job opportunities for a Carpet Fixer across towns and cities in India.

Handicrafts and carpet factories across India

Self-employed

Towns and cities across India