Entry Level Qualification 

10

Career Fields 

Mechanic & Technician

For Specially Abled 

Career Entrance Exam 

No Entrance Exam

About Career 

1. Individuals, who fit, assemble, grind and shape metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment are known as turners. Turners are responsible for manufacturing metal. They measure each large and small component to ensure they fit together properly in the final design. They identify potential problems by understanding machine specifications and drawings before the production process. They need to operate and function the metalworking machines, such as lathes, milling, and planning, boring, drilling, grinding or honing machines, including multi-purpose numerically controlled metalworking machines.

2. Turner's work in engineering and manufacturing industries. As a turner, you will be involved in manufacturing material components (materials like steel/stainless steel, copper/copper alloys, aluminium/aluminium alloys, plastic, cast iron, etc.) and arranging them for making tools, industrial machinery, and machine components.

3. You will be working with machine tools, cutting tools, magnetic devices, drilling machines, etc. You will have to ensure that the machine settings and speeds are adjusted and calibrated before starting to work.

4. You will be working under supervisors, foremen or person-in-charge and study operational drawings, approved illustrations or sketches to find out job requirements.

5. You will also need safety glasses, face masks and covered shoes at your workplace. You will have to follow the necessary rules and established safety standards while working, as your workplace will be an accident-prone area with sharp tools and machines.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

As a Turner, you will be engaged with one or more of the following roles and responsibilities: -

1. You will read study and analyze engineering drawings, specifications, sketches and illustrations received from engineers, supervisors, foremen or other persons-in-charge to understand how you will perform your work.

2. You will set up a proper plan of turning activities that you will need to perform as per the given details and specifications.

3. You will obtain all the necessary raw materials, tools and equipment required for your plan of action.

4. You will set and adjust machine controls, machine guards, speeds and settings and check them thoroughly before preparing to work.

5. You will ensure that you have adequate personal protective equipments like safety glasses, face masks and covered shoes and removed all kinds of jewelry or other material that can get entangled with the machines, before starting to work.

6. You will prepare for the turning activities by mounting, positioning and correctly setting a vast range of work tools, cutting tools, power tools and work-holding devices.

7. You will operate the machine tool controls maintaining all safety rules following the established protocol.

8. You will stop the machine in both normal and emergency situations appropriately following the right procedure for restarting after an emergency if required.

9. You will report to your seniors about any difficulties or problems that may arise while the machines are in operation.

10. You will shut down the equipment to a safe condition after completing the turning activities. This involves stopping the machine, checking all gears/motors, cleaning it, removing/disposing of any waste correctly.

Career Entry Pathway 

Class 8 in school – NSQF Level 3 course for ‘Operator Conventional Turning’ or related courses

After completing Class 8 in school, you can go for National Skill Qualifications Framework (NSQF) Level 3 certificate for ‘Operator Conventional Turning’, ‘Lathe Operator’ or similar courses. The total number of training hours is 400-700.

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies – training at an ITI or similar institute for ‘Turner’ or related courses

After Class 10, you can go for training at any Industrial Training Institute (ITI), National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Regional Vocational Training Institute (RVTI), National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI), Industrial Training Center (ITC), Workshop Training Institute (WTI) or other vocational institutes for ‘Turner’, ‘Fitter Cum Turner’, ‘CNC Turner Operator’ or related courses. You will sit for All India Trade Test (AITT) to get a National Trade Certificate (NTC) after this course. This exam is held twice a year in the months of February and July.

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies – NSQF Level 4 Training in ‘CNC Setter cum Operator - Turning’ or related courses

After Class 10, you can go for National Skill Qualifications Framework (NSQF) Level 4 certificate for ‘CNC Setter cum Operator - Turning’, ‘Operator CNC Turning’, ‘Machine Operator – CNC Lathe’ or similar. The total number of training hours is 480-700.

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies –MES course for ‘Basic Turner Module’

After Class 10, you can go for Modular Employable Skills (MES) course for ‘Basic Turner Module’ or similar courses under the Skill Development Initiative Scheme (SDIS) framework approved by National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT). The total number of training hours is around 520.

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies– training at an ITI or similar institute for ‘Turner’ or related courses - MES course for ‘CNC Installation and Commissioning’ or similar

After Class 10, you can go for training at any Industrial Training Institute (ITI), National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Regional Vocational Training Institute (RVTI), National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI), Industrial Training Center (ITC), Workshop Training Institute (WTI) or other vocational institutes for ‘Turner’, ‘Fitter Cum Turner’, ‘CNC Turner Operator’ or related courses. You will sit for All India Trade Test (AITT) to get a National Trade Certificate (NTC) after this course. This exam is held twice a year in the months of February and July. Then you can go for Modular Employable Skills (MES) course for ‘CNC Installation and Commissioning’, ‘CNC Machine Tool Maintenance’, ‘Maintenance of Servo drives of CNC Machines’ or similar courses under the Skill Development Initiative Scheme (SDIS) framework approved by National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT). The total number of training hours is around 500-600.

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies – CTS training for ‘Turner’

After Class 10, you can go for Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) course for ‘Turner’ or similar which follows National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 5 guidelines.

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies – training at an ITI or similar institute for ‘Turner’ or related courses - obtain National Apprenticeship Certificate

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After Class 10, you can go for training at any Industrial Training Institute (ITI), National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Regional Vocational Training Institute (RVTI), National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI), Industrial Training Center (ITC), Workshop Training Institute (WTI) or other vocational institutes for ‘Turner’, ‘Fitter Cum Turner’, ‘CNC Turner Operator’ or related courses. You will sit for All India Trade Test (AITT) to get a National Trade Certificate (NTC) after this course. This exam is held twice a year in the months of February and July. Then you can obtain National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) for ‘Turner’ or related trades after completing Apprenticeship training. You can join the Apprenticeship program after passing Class 10 also. Apprenticeship training is of the following durations. After you complete: Class 10 with any subjects, Science and Mathematics (as a Fresher apprentice): 3 years of Basic training and Practical training, ITI course (as Vocational Apprentice): Only Practical training for 2 years.

Required Qualification & Competencies 

After class 10, you can go for:

1. ITI Training courses

2. NSQF Training courses

3. CTS courses

4. MES courses

5. National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) after ITI or Class 10

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Compentencies Required

1. You should have interests for Realistic Occupations. Realistic occupations involve more practical and hands-on activities than paperwork or office work. Realistic occupations often involve physical activities for getting things done using various tools and equipment. 

2. You should have interests for Investigative Occupations. Investigative occupations involve working with ideas and quite a lot of thinking, often abstract or conceptual thinking. These involve learning about facts and figures; involve the use of data analysis, assessment of situations, decision making and problem-solving.

3. You should have interests for Conventional Occupations. Conventional occupations involve repetitive and routine tasks as well as fixed processes or procedures for getting things done. These occupations involve working more with data, systems, and procedures and less with ideas or creativity.

4. You should have knowledge of Mechanical Engineering & Technology - Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering & Technologies which include design, development, testing, manufacturing, installation, operations, repair and maintenance of different machinery, devices, equipment, and tools.

5. You should have Machine Repair and Maintenance Skills - performing repair and maintenance of different machines, equipment, and devices.

6. You should have Operating Skills - operating various machines, equipment, devices and systems.

7. You should have Operations and Process Analysis Skills - Skills in analysis of operations and processes such as industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, etc. so as to device better and more efficient operational processes and systems.

8. You should have Process and Operation Controlling Skills - controlling processes and operations of various machines, equipment, devices and systems using different types electrical and electronic control instruments and systems.

9. You should have Skills in Managing Material Resources - Skills in sourcing, buying, storing, and use of appropriate raw materials, machines, equipment, and devices for various purposes such as industrial manufacturing, building construction, etc.

10. You should have Problem Solving Skills - analysis and understanding of problems, evaluating various options to solve the problems and using the best option to solve the problems.

11. You should have Quality Control Analysis Skills - conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

12. You should have Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

13. You should have Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

14. You are always or mostly careful about your actions and behaviour.

15. You are practical always or in most situations.

16. You are always or mostly disciplined in your action and behaviour.

17. You are always or mostly organized in your day-to-day life and activities.

Career - Job Opportunities & Profiles 

You may get job roles like:

1. Metal Turner

2. Turning Machine Tool Operators

3. Radial Drilling Operator

4. Lathe Operator and Tender

5. Hydraulic Hose Crimper

Some of the industries that will require your services are:

1. Industrial Products / Heavy Machinery

2. Automobile / Auto Anciliary / Auto Components

3. Oil and Gas / Energy / Power / Infrastructure

4. Construction / Engineering / Cement / Metals

5. Railways

6. Plastic / Polymer

7. Government / Defence

8. Iron and Steel

9. Water Treatment / Waste Management

Career Growth

You may grow through roles like Senior Lathe Operator, Senior CNC Operator, Machining Technician, Master Technician, Chief Cutter, Workshop Supervisor etc.

Salary Offered  

1. At the beginning of your career as a Trainee, you will be earning about Rs. 5,000-10,000 per month.

2. After 2-3 years of experience, you will be getting about Rs. 11,000-14,000 per month.

3. When you acquire about 7-8 years of experience, you can earn about Rs. 19,000-22,000 or even more per month.

4. After 12-15 years of experience, you can earn about Rs. 25,000-30,000 or more per month.

Monthly Earnings In Indian Rupee

1. Entry level: 0 - 2 years of work experience 

2. Junior Level: From 1 to 12 years of work experience 

3. Mid-Level: From 5 to 20+ years of work experience

4. Senior Level: From 10 to 25+ years of work experience (there could be exceptions in some high-end technical, financial, engineering, creative, management, sports, and other careers; also in the near future, people will reach these levels much faster in many careers and in some careers, these levels will have no meaning as those careers will be completely tech skill driven such as even now, there is almost no level in a Cyber Security Expert’s job)

Famous Personalities 

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Work Activities 

1. Operating machines, equipment, devices, systems and processes - Using various methods and techniques to operate machines, equipment, devices, systems, and processes in industrial and other settings.

2. Performing physical activities - Performing physical activities that require the use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

3. Installing, repairing and maintaining equipment, devices, and products - Installing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining equipment, devices, and products for usages in homes, workplaces, and industrial settings.

4. Inspecting equipment, systems, structures, and materials - Inspecting equipment, systems, structures, and materials to ascertain quality, performance, defects, causes of errors, etc.

5. Handling and moving objects and materials - Using hands or otherwise use physical strength to handle and move objects and materials; maneuver, install, lift, place, manipulate, etc.

6. Communicating with co-workers and others - Communicating with people in writing, verbally or otherwise inside your workplace and various other people who have professional relationships with your place of work including vendors, government officials, etc. or with people at large.

7. Working in a team - Working in a team of people; developing team; maintaining professional relationships among team members.