United States
Sector
Keyword
Starch Mixer
Size Mixer
Minimum Diploma in Textile
Minimum 1 year of experience in relevant field
The tasks a Size Mixer (Textile) is expected to perform include:
Preparing sizing for use in stiffening and finishing of cloth and yarn
Measuring or weighing ingredients such as starch, tallow, resins, soaps and water according to the instructions
Mixing ingredients in the tank of the mixer
Manoeuvring the steam valve and allowing the mixture to mix and boil for the specified time
Manoeuvring the outlet valve to discharge the contents to the sizing department
Cleaning the mixer and measuring pots
Skilled in measuring techniques
Knowledge of mixing the exact amount of ingredients
Skilled in handling and managing valves
Ability to clean the equipment properly
Not applicable
Safety-oriented
Hardworking
Observant
Result-oriented
It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Companies usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. 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 candidates with One Leg (OL) and those who are Hearing Impaired (HH)
The job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
For freshers - INR 8,000 to INR 15,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
The Textile & Handloom Industry in India
India?s textile sector is one of the mainstays of the national economy. It is also one of the largest contributing sectors of India?s exports contributing 11 per cent to the country?s total exports basket. The textile industry is labour intensive and is one of the largest employers. The industry realized export earnings worth US $ 41.57 billion in 2013-14. The Indian textile industry, currently estimated at around US $ 108 billion, is expected to reach US $ 141 billion by 2021. The Indian government has come up with a number of export promotion policies for the textile sector. It has also allowed 100 per cent FDI in the Indian textile sector under the automatic route.
India is the second largest producer of textiles and garments in the world. The textiles sector has witnessed a spurt in investment during the last five years. The industry (including dyed and printed) attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) worth INR 6,710.94 crore (US $ 1.11 billion) from April 2000 to February 2014. This shows that in the coming decades a boom can be expected in the sector with an immense demand for trained professionals. Therefore, those with a career as a Size Mixer (Textile) have a bright future and opportunities are only going to rise in coming time.
Textile mills
Cities and towns across India
Government and private institutes across India
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