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Crusher Plant Operator (Chemical)

Mix Crusher Operator (Chemical)

Bevelling and Edging Machine Operator (Chemical)

Beveller Operator (Chemical)

Minimum 8th pass

At least 2- 4 years of relevant work experience

The tasks a Crusher Operator, Chemical is expected to perform include:

Operating power driven crushing machine to break solid lumps of chemicals or other materials into smaller size for further processing

Collecting materials to be crushed

Filling hopper of machine by hand or by operating mechanical feeds

Fixing screen to machine to retain pieces which are too large

Operating controls to start, stop and regulate speed of machine

Breaking oversize or jammed lumps with a hammer

Discharging crushed material into outlet container

Weighing material before and after crushing, to determine loss

Cleaning crusher and work-area

Proficient in crushing oversized lumps with hammer

Well-versed in cleaning the work area

Knowledge of various methods to retain the large pieces

Knowledge of collecting materials for crushing

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Knowledge of weighing the material before and after crushing to know loss in crushing

Eye for detail

Good hand eye co-ordination

Dexterity of hands

Follow Instructions

Good communication skills

It needs one to be on their toes

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
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
Maybe

The job is considered to be hazardous or dangerous

Occupational hazards include respiratory diseases, neurotoxicity, stress, fatigue, skin infections, burns, cuts, etc.

Health hazards include exposure to various chemicals, gas, fumes, skin contact with chemicals, solvents, sensitizers, etc.

For freshers - INR 5,000 to INR 10,000 per month

For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more - INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of the Chemical & Petrochemical Sector in India

Global chemical market size was estimated at USD 3.9 trillion in 2013 and is expected to grow at 3-4% per annum over the next 5 years to reach USD 4.7 trillion by 2018. India currently accounts for approximately 3% of the world chemical market. The Indian chemical and petrochemical industry expanded in 2013 despite weakness in key export markets and subdued growth in the domestic market. The Indian chemical and petrochemical industry currently stands at USD 118 Bn and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8% for the next five years.

Bulk chemicals form the largest sub-segment of Indian chemical industry with 40% market share whereas the specialty chemical with 19% market share is the fastest growing segment. Together, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh account for more than 50% of Gross Value Add (GVA) and Gross Output of the chemical and petrochemical industry in India.

The petrochemicals industry is a significant industry for the Indian economy. The growth of this industry is closely linked to economic growth of a country. Today, petrochemical products permeate the entire spectrum of daily use items and cover almost every sphere of life like clothing, housing, construction, furniture, automobiles, household items, agriculture, horticulture, irrigation, packaging, medical appliances, electronics and electrical etc. The Indian petrochemical market has grown at a CAGR of 11% from USD 19.3 billion in FY11 to USD 24 billion in FY13. The demand for basic petrochemicals and end products petrochemicals is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10% to reach 16 mmtpa and 19.5 mn tons by FY18 respectively.

The current per capita consumption of products of chemical industry in India is about 1/10th of the world average. The low per capita consumption across industries and segments and strong growth outlook for the key end use are the key growth drivers for the chemical and petrochemical industry in India.

Chemical and petrochemical industry is human resource intensive industry and hence employs a large number of people across the world, currently the industry provides employment to about 1 million people in India. With the growing demand the manufacture and marketing of chemicals will continue to offer substantial employment opportunities both for skilled and unskilled persons. The industry also generates indirect employment for the chemicals, engineering, packaging and transport industry. With the additional emphasis on exports, there will be new opportunities in logistics and marketing as well.

Chemicals and petrochemical factories across India

Towns and cities across India