Occupation

Job Description

Code

Name

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COMMON OCCUPATIONS

0001

Armature Winder

Winds and repairs armatures, field coils, etc. of motor and dynamos.  Diemantles motor and removes armature to examine and test for continuity.  Locates and rectifies faults.  May wind coils by hand or on machines into slots of armature cores.  Impregnates armature and coils in the impregnation plant to insulate them.

0002

Assembler

Assembles various types of machines and mechanical equipments.

0005

Blacksmith

Forges metal to required shapes and size by processes of heating, bending, hammering, etc. Heats metal in furnace to the required degree of temperature. Sharpens the various tools used in the factories and performs other jobs connected with the smithy shop.

0006

Boiler Attendant

Operates boilers to generate steam of required pressure by controlling and adjusting water feed, draught, evaporation, fire, etc., for heat or power. Operates supply valves and ensures that steam is supplied to engine room at prescribed pressure. Maintains water level and steam pressure as prescribed.

0010

Carpenter

Makes, assembles, alters and repairs wooden structures and articles using hand or power tools or both.

0011

Charge Hand

Instructs and directs operators in assembling and erecting different kinds of selector, racks, relay set sacks, etc.

0012

Charge Man

Operates motor generator and other electrical equipment.

0013

Checker

Verify quantity, quality, condition, value and types of goods produced or material purchased and sold with reference to records and reports of specifications. Checks proper markings and labels according to instructions.

0015

Compressor Operator

Operates and services power driven air compressor which generates and supplies compressed air to drive pneumatic tools, hoists and other mechanical equipment.

0016

Coolie/

Mazdoor

Performs various unskilled jobs such as lifting and carrying loads, cleaning and sweeping loom sheds, machine rooms, etc.

0017

Core Maker

Prepares with hand or machine, cores with core sand for casting cavities in metal parts.

0018

Crane Driver/

Crane Operator

Operates stationary or mobile overhead crane to transport material i.e. operates crane of any type to carry/move and lower heavy loads/objects from one place to another and drives vehicles to work site.

0020

Die Maker

Makes metal dies of prescribed dimensions for punching, cutting, forging and forming of metal or synthetic components for mass production.  May repair used dies and grind them to desired finish.

0022

Driller

Drills holes in metals according to specifications by means of twist drill or other drilling machines, or by hand

0023

Driver

Drives trucks, lorry, car or tractor for transporting goods or men. Attends to minor repairs.

0024

Electrician

Installs, maintains and repairs electrical machinery, equipment and fittings. Repairs or replaces defective wiring, burnt out fuses, defectives parts and keeps fittings in working orders.

0026

Fireman

Shovels coal into boiler to generate steam at required pressure.  Adjusts steam pressure by regulating feed of coal and water.

0027

Fitter

Sizes metal parts accurately according to drawings by sawing, chipping, filling, scrapping, drilling etc.  Fits and assembles them as required and does necessary repairs himself. 

0028

Foreman (Mechanical/ Electrical)

In-charge of group of workers in his department. Supervises & guides workers engaged in various processes and controls operations of respective departments.

0029

Furnace Man

Operates various types of furnaces for smelting, converting and refining of metals and performs a variety of related tasks such as, tending stove to heat blast for blast furnace.  Operates bell gear for charging raw materials, transferring molten metal from mixer furnace, ladle, converter, charging hearth furnace for making steel from blown metal, etc.

0030

Gas Cutter/Flame Cutter

Cuts metal to required shape and size by flame either manually or mechanically.

0031

Grinder

Grinds and smoothens metal surfaces to specified accuracy using one or more types of grinding machines.  Maya also balance, dress or charge wheel, operate crank shaft and the machines for finishing the crank shaft.  Also cleans and oils the machine.

0032

Hammer Man

Hammers iron and steel to required dimension with sledges according to the direction of Blacksmith. Selects sledges according to the nature of forging and strikes hot metal hard or light as per direction of the Blacksmith.

0033

Helper

Helps the skilled workers in their jobs.  Performs various types of semi-skilled and unskilled jobs.

0034

Instrument Mechanic

Tests, repairs and overhauls various instruments and their parts for efficient performance.

0035

Lineman

Erects and maintains overhead electric power lines to supply electricity to the place of use.

0036

Loader/Unloader

Loads/unloads heavy materials, etc. from wagons and trucks.

0037

Mistry/Kangani

Guides & supervises the kangani workers under his charge and does intricate jobs himself.

0038

Marker

Marks metal according to drawing or sample for filing, machining, grinding, drilling, forming, erecting etc.

0039

Mason

Lays bricks, mortars and other construction material to construct and repair walls, floors and other structures. May do plastering also.

0040

Mate/Mukaddam

Supervises and directs a group of mazdoors or unskilled/semi-skilled workers doing such jobs as carrying material/finished products, bottling, packing, and operating different types of machines, engines, etc.

0041

Mechanic (General)

Attends to installation, repair, maintenance and examination of various types of machinery.

0042

Mill Wright

Repairs and overhauls workshop machines and equipment periodically.

0043

Motor Mechanic

Repairs, overhauls and services motor vehicles to keep them in good running order.  Also carries out repairs of internal combustion engines.

0044

Moulder

Prepares, moulds and cores from foundry sand using pattern for casting metal parts and helps in casting the same.

0045

Oilman/Greaser

Cleans and lubricates various types of engines or machinery or looms etc. May make minor adjustments, tighten loose parts and assist machine operators or mechanics.

0046

Packer

Attends to the job of packing finished tea products.  May also operate automatic packing machines.

0047

Painter

Applies decorative or protective coats of paint, varnish, shellac, anamel, lacquer or other materials on exterior or interior surface, fixtures of glass, metals, wood, plaster, concrete bricks, building boards or other objects.

0048

Pattern Maker

Makes metal and wooden patterns for preparing moulds for the purpose of casting.  May also repair broken or damaged patterns.

0051

Plater/Electro Plater

Gives coating of gold, silver, nickel, chromium, copper etc., of required thickness to metal parts by electrolytic process.

0052

Plumber

Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains sanitary fittings and fixtures, sewage and drainage system, gas and water pipelines, etc.

0053

Polisher

Polishes metal articles and components such as house hold utensils, vases etc., to high finish on polishing spindle with abrasives and polishing tools.

0054

Press Man

Operates heavy/light and hydraulic presses for forming various components of different types of machinery.

0056

Rigger

Erects lifting and hauling pulleys, wire ropes, etc. to lift, move or lower heavy articles.

0057

Rivetter

Joins and secures metal parts, plates, etc., with revets either manually or by pneumatic or hydraulic machines.

0058

Roller Man/Roller Sheet Mill

Feeds and tends the rolling machine to roll and mix various types of ingredients and articles.  Rolls pack (metal plates or sheets) between mechanically or electrically driven rolls for making metal sheets of specific size and thickness.

0059

Shaper Machine Operator

Shapes metal objects to required specifications using shaping machine and cutting tools.  May also oil and clean the machine used by him.

0060

Sheet Metal Worker

Operates sheet metal machine for sizing, blending and forming sheet metal for further operations.

0064

Sorter

Sorts out various types of material and articles as directed.  For example, sorting of empty gunny bags according to quality of the material.

0065

Supervisor

In-charge of a group of workers in his unit. Guides and supervises the workers under his charge. Also handles intricate jobs himself.

0066

Sweeper

Cleans and sweeps factory premises, toilets and removes garbage.

0069

Tester

Tests the leakage in the empty tins with the help of air and water.  Checks the leakage of valves and tightens them to test the hydraulic pressure.  May also test other goods and items depending on the manufacturing process carried on.

0070

Tindal

Handles machinery in the workshop and helps its erection and dismantling.

0073

Trimmer

Operates the trimming machine to trim  various articles used in the production process.

0075

Turner

Makes metal articles to required specifications using lathe and cutting tools, cleans and oils machine.

0077

Watchman

Guards buildings, premises, industrial plants, ware houses, etc. against fire, theft, illegal entry and other such contingencies.

0079

Welder

Weld, cuts or fuses metal parts with electric arc or gas flame by hand or machine.  May strengthen the joints with molten metal.

0081

Winder

Attends to the refunding of burnt out motors, generators, transformers, railways, etc., and other electrical appliances.

0082

Wire Man

Installs various kinds of electrical wiring, such as conduit casting, concealed etc. for light and power supply.  May repair simple electrical appliances.

0083

Boring Machine Operator/Jig Borer/Line Borer

Sets and operates precision jig boring machine for making highly accurate holes in kits, fixtures, casting, etc.  May grind tools, oils and cleans the machine.

0084

Fork Lift Operator

Operates power driven truck fitted with lifting fork to transport the material from one place to another.

0085

Machine Operator/ Machinist

Operates one or more types of machines such as grinding boring, milling, moulding, shaping, drilling, computer numerical control etc. used for various operations.  May clean and oil machine.

0087

Milling Machine Operator/Miller/

Milling Man

Cuts metal blocks, gears, tools, cutters, jigs, components, etc.,  accurately according to drawings or samples by means of multitoothed rotary  cutters on milling machine.  May grind and make form cutters and also clean and oil machine.

0088

Setter

Sets various types of precision metal cutting and grinding, forming, forging and other automatic machines for specific repetitive operations for mass production of metal articles or components.

0089

Tool Make

akes cuttings and press tools, gauges, simple jigs, fixtures etc. mainly for use in machines.  May repair and reconviction tools for further use, design tools, jigs and fixtures and braze and weld metal parts.

0091

Generator Operator

Operates the generator/turbo generator used for producing electricity. May clean and oil machine.

0093

Store Keeper

Receives and issues various types of goods, tools, equipment and raw materials and maintains records of each such items. Ensures proper storage and preservations of these items in the storeroom.

0094

Apprentices/ Trainees

Workers trained in different trades engaged for on the job training in the factories. These workers are also paid for the work done by them.

INDUSTRY:

SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING

2901

`Boiler Maker

Makes, layout of boilers from drawings, fits and assembles different parts, adjusts valves, prepares boilers for steam and hydraulic tests and undertakes repairs of boilers.

2902

Erector

Installs, erects and changes layout of machines, equipments and components in ship and workshops.

2903

Plater

Shapes and finishes plates by rolling,  bending of structural work.  Sets and starts rolling and bending machines, feeds already marked plates one by one and rolls them to required shapes.  Forms plates according to specifications and bending machine for fire box, water reservoir, ship structure, etc.

2904

Sail Maker

Lays out thick cloth, canvas and like materials, fabricates and assembles them into sails (shamiana) and tarpaulins.  May also undertake upholstery work.

2905

Boat Builder

Constructs and repairs boats, launches, dredgers, barges, etc. according to prescribed specifications by various carpentry processes.  May construct wooden accessory for boats such as engine foundation templates, ribs, etc.

2906

Insulator

Applies insulating material such as asbestos mastic, cork felt or mineral wool etc. to the boiler, Air Conditioner on the ship.

INDUSTRY:

MANUFACTURE OF LOCOMOTIVES, RAILWAY WAGONS & COACHES AND PARTS

3001

Boiler Maker

Makes, layout of boilers from drawings, fits and assembles different parts, adjusts valves, prepares boilers for steam and hydraulic tests and undertakes repairs of boilers.

3002

Fitter ( C & W )

Tests and repairs valves, slack adjuster, roller bearing vacuum cylinder, etc.

3003

Fitter Loco

Repairs locomotives and sets them to working condition according to instructions and guidance of loco foreman.  May keep record of parts examined and equipment performance.  May specialise in the fitting and repairs of steam or diesel engines.

3004

Lifter

Lifts and coaches and wagons with the help of screw jacks for carrying out the repairs of under frames and bogies.

3005

Power Hammer Operator

Operates steam or pneumatic hammers in smithy shop to assist blacksmith in forging parts.

INDUSTRY:

MANUFACTURE OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND PARTS

3101

Automobile Electrician

Lays the electrical wiring in the vehicle as per the specified requirements.  Checks and rectifies the faults.

3102

Tester

Tests all the meters like speedometer, temperature meter, wheel alignment etc.  Also tests the vehicle after complete assembly for driving.

3103

Frazer

Attends to filling of frazing components

INDUSTRY:

MANUFACTURE OF MOTORCYCLES, SCOOTERS AND PARTS

3201

Frazer

Attends to filling of frazing components

3202

Automobile Electrician

Lays the electrical wiring in the vehicle as per the specified requirements.  Checks and rectifies the faults.

3203

Tester

Tests all the meters like speedometer, temperature meter, wheel alignment etc.  Also tests the vehicle after complete assembly for driving.

INDUSTRY:

MANUFACTURE OF BICYCLES, CYCLE RICKSHAWS AND PARTS

3301

Brazer

Fuses metal parts by heating, using flax and fillings.  Cleans and fastens parts to be joints face to face by wire, seaming any other suitable means and prepares paste of flux and fillings.  Examines joints and cleans them by filling, buffing, etc.

3302

Cycle Fitter

Assembles different cycle components and parts to make complete bicycle.  Examines and tests assembled units and cycle for correct alignment.  Oils and greases important friction points.

3303

Filer

Files, various cycle parts to smoothen their surface and obtain required fits by using requisite hand tools.

INDUSTRY:

MANUFACTURE OF AIRCRAFT AND ITS PARTS

3401

Air Craft Erector

Assembles fuselage tail wings under carriage, fuel  tanks, doors, etc.  and installs plumbing pulley, pulley brackets and other air frames structural members according to approved schedules, may replace, repair and modify passenger galley and toilet, structural parts, maintain record of parts examined and rivette parts together.

3402

Radio and Radar Mechanic

Tests, repairs, services and maintains aircraft radio receiving and transmitting sets in accordance with diagrams and prescribed specifications using hand tools and electrical measuring instruments.  Also does programming of different channels on the mixing boxes.

INDUSTRY:

MANUFACTURE OF REFRIGERATORS AND AIR CONDITIONERS

5001

Inspector

Inspects and tests components and final product in factory or institution using various testing and measuring equipment and ensure that the components and final products confirm to specified standards.

5002

Refrigerator and A.C. Mechanic

Installs and repair refrigerators and air conditioners by replacing defective parts, re-seating valves, re-fitting coils, insulating, requiring electrical connections, soldering, etc.  Examines faulty equipment to ascertain nature and location of defects and replaces defective parts.

5003

Insulator

Applies insulating material such as Asbestos mastic, Cork felt or Mineral Wool etc. to the boiler, Air Conditioner on the Shap

.

5004

Sand Mix Operator

Makes different types of sand like core sand, moulding sand etc.

INDUSTRY:

MANUFACTURE OF TELEVISION SETS AND TELE PRINTERS

5101

Attendant quality control

Checks the parameters of T. V. components, complete T. V. with the help of instruments in the section and notes down the inspection reading given in the format for analysis.

5102

Bench Fitter

Holds specified material in vice and sizes it by processes of sawing chipping and piling.  Measures objects while working using foot rule calipers, gauges and marks it by using play marking block scribes varnier, height gauge, vice blocks, etc. measures finished articles with dial indicator, micrometer, etc.

5103

Cabinet Fitter

Fits the assembled parts of T. V. in the wooden/plastic cabinets.

5104

Operator

Operates the video terminal and receives the informtion and feeds into the computer as per Programme.  Applies the theory of electronic principles.

5105

Soldering Operator

Does the soldering work.

5106

Trouble Shooter

Acts as a link man between SHOOTER final tester and the repair operator.  Detects and reports faults (mechanical and electrical) and passes the faulty products to repairing stages for rectification.

5107

Technician

Applies electronic theory principles of electrical circuits, electrical testing procedures and related subjects to layout, build test, trouble shoot, repair and modify, developmental and production of electronic equipment such as computer, television and teleprinters.

5108

Examiner Grade II (Electrical/

Mechanical)

Reads simple circuit drawings and takes test with simple measuring instruments such as Meggar and Micro Detects common Electrical/Mechanical defects by visual inspection.  Assists Examiner Grade I.

5109

Inspector

Inspects and tests components and final product in factory or institution using various testing and measuring equipment and ensure that the components and final products confirm to specified standards.

INDUSTRY:

MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRONIC COMPUTERS, COMPONENTS AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES

5201

Bench Fitter

Holds specified material in vice and sizes it by processes of sawing chipping and piling.  Measures objects while working using foot rule calipers, gauges and marks it by using play marking block scribes varnier, height gauge, vice blocks, etc. measures finished articles with dial indicator, micrometer, etc.

5202

Fitter/Instrument Fitter

Carries out simple fitting operations such as reaming, tapping, filling, etc.  Uses hand tools such as pliers, screw drivers, soldering bolts, etc. used in the assembly of various type of Telephone/Teleprinter, computers and T. V. instruments.  May also do simple wiring and use testing instruments.

5203

Operator

Operates the video terminal and receives the informtion and feeds into the computer as per Programme.  Applies the principles of electronic theory.

5204

Technician (Computer Assembly)

Tests the electrical circuits and related subjects to layout, assembles, repairs and modify, if required by electronic equipment.

5205

Trouble Shooter

Acts as a link man between SHOOTER final tester and the repair operator.  Detects and reports faults (mechanical and electrical) and passes the faulty products to repairing stages for rectification.

INDUSTRY:

MANUFACTURE OF WATCHES AND CLOCKS

5301

Operator

Operates the video terminal and receives the informtion and feeds into the computer as per Programme.  Applies the principles of electronic theory.

5302

Watch Maker

Makes balance staff, pivots, etc.  Operates watch makers lathe and overhaul chronometers, self winding electric and other type of special watches and clocks.  May operate cleaning machine to clean delicate parts in petrol and special solutions.

5303

Moulder (Plastic)

Operates plastic moulding machine for making out the dials and body of the clocks/watches.

5304

Soldering Operator

Does the soldering work.