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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”

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

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Oscilloscopes
Signal generators
Viscosity meters
Melting point apparatus
Vacuum gauges
Digital hardness testers
Dynamic actuators
Universal testing machines
Manual hardness testers
Air conditioning units
Function generators
Plotters
Bench grinders
Steam boilers
Surface grinding machines
Belt conveyors
Laser scanners
Computerized numerical control CNC lathes
Milling machines
Heat exchangers
Portable air compressors
Lathes
Personal computers
Desktop computers
Three-dimensional prototyping printer
Vacuum pumps
Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers
Air heaters
Horizontal milling machines
Impact testers
Plastic injection molding machines

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