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Job Description

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3026.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 56,920.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 27.00
Currently, there are 63,220 people on this job

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Tasks for “Industrial Engineering Technicians”

Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
Operate industrial hygiene equipment in manufacturing environments to reduce exposure to environmental contaminants.
Prepare charts, graphs, or diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, or machine utilization.
Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.
Design new equipment or materials or recommend revision to methods of operation, material handling, equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards.
Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
Order and purchase manufacturing equipment for production operations.
Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas for management or engineering staff.
Initiate or participate in emergency response procedures to contain, secure, or clean spills of hazardous materials.
Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.
Apply statistical quality control procedures to production test data.
Monitor environmental management systems for compliance with environmental policies, programs, or regulations.
Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.

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