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Job Description

Assist industrial engineers in such activities as quality control, inventory control, or material flow methods. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3029.05

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Industrial Engineering Technologists”.

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Tasks for “Planner/Scheduler”

Prepare reports regarding inventories of raw materials or finished products.
Plan the flow of work or materials to maximize efficiency.
Collect and analyze data related to quality or industrial health and safety programs.
Develop computerized diagnostic tools to integrate measurements in real time and reduce production downtime.
Conduct time and motion studies to identify opportunities to improve worker efficiency.
Compile operational data to develop cost or time estimates, schedules, or specifications.
Integrate high-speed loops and advanced control algorithms with graphical system designs to improve the efficiency of production operations.
Create computer applications for manufacturing processes or operations, using computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) tools.
Design plant or production facility layouts.
Develop or conduct quality control tests to ensure consistent production quality.
Modify equipment or processes to improve resource or cost efficiency.
Prepare schedules for equipment use or routine maintenance.
Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
Request equipment upgrades or purchases.
Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
Analyze material flows or supply chains to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and conserve energy.
Analyze operational, production, economic, or other data, using statistical procedures.
Oversee or inspect production processes.
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Monitor and control inventory.
Supervise production workers.
Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, or diagrams.
Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.

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Heat exchangers
Personal computers
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Universal testing machines
Plotters
Horizontal milling machines
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Desktop computers
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Signal generators
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Surface grinding machines
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Vacuum gauges
Three-dimensional prototyping printer
Steam boilers
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Melting point apparatus
Portable air compressors
Air conditioning units
Coordinate measuring machines CMM
Air heaters
Digital hardness testers
Belt conveyors
Lathes
Function generators
Manual hardness testers
Viscosity meters
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