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Machine Operator

Fit for youth without SEE:
Yes

Machine Operator works with machines to run it hands on. Since machine operators are usually are operating one type of machine they have to understand the technology in 'overview'. Usually, the machin ... learn more

Employment Option

Self Employment Ratio

0%

Education

Mid/low level of employment can be covered by courses such as Machine Technician Electric Motor Rewinder, a CTEVT short-term course of 3 months. In order to create a high level of employment can be cr ... learn more

Professional Courses & Trainings
Technical School Leaving Certificate

Possible Employers


Shop

Machine industry

Career in Detail

Machine Operator works with machines to run it hands on. Since machine operators are usually are operating one type of machine they have to understand the technology in 'overview'. Usually, the machine operator has to work in three main types of machines; Automatic, semi-automatic and manual. Operators do not need to program the machines. They are responsible for working with the products created by the machines and with the input as well as the processing and the output of the machines. Thus the tasks include, filling the raw materials, and taking them out... running the machine, and shutting them down

Machine Operators usually do the following

They look over and measure parts with precision tools in order to make sure certain parts meet pre-determined quality.

Machine technician are expected to meet production quotas. The level of documentation required varies, depending on the degree of precision needed for the finished product. Machine operators also need to keep track of the number of units that are scrapped due to various errors.

Due to production line requirements, machine operators work in an environment where teamwork is important.

Abilities and other Requirements

Difficult to access for Girls
requires heavy physical work
requires shift work
is dusty, dirty, loud
requires work related travel

Income and other Facilities

Entry Salary / Income
Rs. 8,000 - 16,000

Working Context

ISCO - International Standard Classification of Occupations

Security and Army Professionals
Skilled Urban Skilled Rural
Supporting Operations

The table illustrates the segregation of occupations according to the level of education & experience. The segregation is such that the 'Professionals' have the highest amount of education and/or experience then are the 2 skilled labour (Urban & Rural) and Supporting Occupations with assemblers, operators etc. Security and Army have a wider range of both education and experience and are governmental jobs.

The boxes highlighted are the ones associated with Machine Operator. According to ISCO, jobs can have various levels of education and/or experience which thus puts them in different boxes as visualized in the table.

Relevant Education

Mid/low level of employment can be covered by courses such as Machine Technician Electric Motor Rewinder, a CTEVT short-term course of 3 months. In order to create a high level of employment can be created with a Bachelors degree in Mechanics and Masters in the similar field.

Education strongly relevant

Duration Fee (Rs) Access without SEE
OJT
Skilled Urban
Skilled Rural
 0
Yes
On the job training means that you will directly join an organization, company or business to learn the skills you require for becoming a certain profession from somebody senior. On the job training is especially relevant for professions, where there is no formal training existing in Nepal or where learning from a mentor / senior is more effective than studying theoretical aspects. OJT are not a standard education or training, rather they are a specific type of apprenticeship for different areas that will benefit from hands-on experience. For example, career counselors observing several counseling sessions and how a senior career counselor reacts is more beneficiary than learning in a school setting. Go to education page
Transformer Repairer
Skilled Urban
Skilled Rural
 0
Yes
Refridge & AC J. Mec
Skilled Urban
Skilled Rural
 180 Hours 400
Yes
This skill test on Level 1 will assess if you have the skills to work as a Junior AC and refrigeration technician ... Go to education page
Machine Tool Setter
Skilled Urban
Skilled Rural
 2 Year(s) + 6 Months 0
Yes
Machine tool settings are two types plastic and metal. The course covers with one or both types of genres comprising the knowledge on the setup and operation of the equipment and also the repairing the machinery that may crop us during the production. Go to education page

Ideal Qualities

Style of Working, only applying: You prefer to have a lot of structure in your work, and you like to follow established methods of doing things. You should consider looking for jobs that are fairly routine and repetitive. Some examples would include running a business, teaching, and jobs that require physical labour.

Information Processing, only detailed: You prefer to focus on a specific aspect of your work and to go deeper into the details. You should consider jobs that require you to focus and pay great attention to the details of what you are doing, and avoid jobs which require you to look at the bigger picture. Some examples would include jobs like bookkeeping, data management, software coding, fine arts, handicrafts or translation

Motivation to Create, very low: You prefer to implement already existing ideas rather than come up with your own ways of doing things. You should consider looking for jobs where you will be given clear and explicit instructions on what you have to do, or where there is already an established way of doing things. Avoid jobs where you have to think of your own ways of doing things

Analysis orientated, high: You like to spend a lot of time thinking before you make a decision. You believe that it is important to consider everything before acting. You should consider looking for jobs where you are required to think carefully before acting. Avoid jobs where you need to make decisions quickly without much time for thinking.

Team oriented,

They look over and measure parts with precision tools in order to make sure certain parts meet pre-determined quality.

Machine technician are expected to meet production quotas. The level of documentation required varies, depending on the degree of precision needed for the finished product. Machine operators also need to keep track of the number of units that are scrapped due to various errors.

Due to production line requirements, machine operators work in an environment where teamwork is important.

Employment Condition

Self Employment Ratio

0%

Possible Employers


Shop

Machine industry

Size of Employment

At the moment there are people working in this job in Nepal.

Job Demand

Shows the demand of the career (1st being the highest and the last being over-saturated).


High:This job is high in demand. With a certain talent you will find a job.

60 = very high: This job is very high in demand. You can easily find employment or will be able to sell your service easily as a self employed person.

50 = high: This job is high in demand. With a certain talent you will find a job.

40 = medium: The demand for this job is medium. You should have chances in finding a job, but you might need to be flexible regarding your working place or in self employment, might have to compete with a few other professionals about the work.

30 = low: The demand for this job is low. Only a few vacancies are published. Academic proficiency as well as experience is required to be even considered for applying for this sort of jobs.

20 = saturated: There is no more demand for this profession in the labour market. Only if existing staff is released, new people are hired.

10 = over-supplied: There are many graduates already waiting for a job in this profession. You might have to consider a long waiting list or have to prove extraordinary talent to find a job in this profession.

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    Self Employment Ratio
    25%
    Demand

    Very High:This job is very high in demand. You can easily find employment or will be able to sell your service easily as a self employed person.