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Cushion Maker

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Aliases: Pillow Maker, Cushion Stuffer, Cushion Mat Maker

Industry/Sector(s): Apparel

 

JOB DESCRIPTION 1

The tasks a Cushion Maker is expected to perform include:

  • Making cushion covers and stuffing them

  • Cutting upholstery cloth according to size of cushion and sewing pieces together

  • Stuffing material into cushion and beating cushion with hand or stick to make packing even

  • Sewing open end of cover and stitching piping along edges to preserve shape of cushion

  • Repairing and rebuilding cushions

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 1, 2

  • It is a desk job

  • Need not handle a team

  • Local travelling is not a part of this job role

  • Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available

  • Work from home option is not available

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Working hours

  • Working hours are for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization 

  • Shift system maybe available

  • Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Leg (BL) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

This may vary from organization to organization​

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 3

Preferably, secondary school/vocational course/advanced/higher diploma

 

KEY COMPETENCIES 1

  • Knowledge about fabrics and stitches

  • Ability to handle textile, colours and dyes

  • Well-versed in embroidery, prints and design

  • Ability to sew ends of cushion covers after filling

  • Proficient in operating sewing machine to join cut fabric parts

 

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 1

  • Creative thinking

  • Time management skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Good observation

  • Hand-eye co-ordination

 

​CAREER PROGRESSION PATH 1

 Cushion Maker → Chief Cushion Designer → Design Department Head → Creative Director

The progression is indicative

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EXPECTED EARNINGS 3

  •  For candidates with experience – Rs 12,500 to Rs 21,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 3

Generally, 4 to 5 years of experience is required

 

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 3

  • Cushion and pillow manufacturers 

  • Self-employed

  • Home textile and furnishing companies 

 

KEYWORDS 

  • Pillow Maker

  • Cushion Maker

  • Cushion Stuffer

 

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS 

Standard                   Code                 Description

NCO 2015                7534.0400          Cushion Maker

ISCO 2008                7534                   Upholsterers and Related Workers

NIC   2008                13924                 Manufacture of bedding, quilts pillows, sleeping bags etc.

QP Reference           Not available      Not available

NSQF                        Not available      Not available 

 

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