Fitter (Processing)
Maintains the machines in a textile processing department — singeing, CBR, drying range and so on — with regular preventive maintenance.
Overview
A Fitter – Processing is expected to carry out maintenance activities of all the machines in the processing department, such as singeing, CBR, drying range and so on. They are also tasked with carrying out regular preventive maintenance activities to ensure the proper functioning of all machines.
Where they work
- Textile manufacturing companies
Work environment
You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like to assemble things
- You like to analyse problems
- You like to have clear instructions to follow
- You are physically fit
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment. NSQF course levels, entry requirements and availability change — verify with the training provider.
- 1Minimum qualification: after completing class 10 and being 18 years of age you can enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 5 Fitter – Processing Training. An experience of 2 years in the field is preferable.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The course is offered by the different departments. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Industrial Training Institutes (multiple cities across India)
- National Institutes of Technology (multiple cities across India)
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI), Hyderabad, Telangana
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Textile Worker
- 2Maintenance Assistant
- 3Fitter – Processing
- 4Shift Supervisor
Related careers to explore
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Sewing Machine Operator
Operates stitching machines to make a wide range of designs and patterns, and learns their maintenance, tools, parts, repair and safety measures.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to building.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Raju Kannan — Founder of The Andavar Lathe Works, a veteran company with 55 years of excellence in manufacturing and exporting oil mill machines in India. He started his career as an ordinary fitter and progressed drastically through his career; he now runs the company with his two sons. Hailing from a farming family in Erode, he started as a tool room helper in 1958 at TANSI, a Tamil Nadu government agency, then worked as a helper at Sakthi Sugars factory, after which he left the industry having progressed to the highest possible elevation, 'A-grade fitter', with a hefty amount of knowledge. The source says they currently have about 32 thousand customers, in India and in more than 24 countries.
Source: a personal interview, as credited on the printed card — no public page to link to.
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Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 927 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3m47YMi
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
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Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.