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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 “Quality Tech”

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

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Impact testers
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Vacuum pumps
Dynamic actuators
Surface grinding machines
Portable air compressors
Horizontal milling machines
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Vacuum gauges
Desktop computers
Air conditioning units
Plotters
Computerized numerical control CNC lathes
Belt conveyors
Personal computers
Coordinate measuring machines CMM
Milling machines
Melting point apparatus
Function generators
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Digital hardness testers
Three-dimensional prototyping printer
Laser scanners

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Microsoft Office
Rockwell Automation Arena
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