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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
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Industrial Engineering Technicians”.
Also Known As…
- Industrial Engineering Technicians
- Quality Control Engineering Technician (QC Engineering Technician)
- Production Staff Worker
- Process Technician
- Process Engineer
- Process Documentation and Methods Analyst
- Methods Engineer
- Manufacturing Technician
- Industrial Engineering Technician
- Industrial Engineering Analyst
- Engineering Technician
- Yarn Tester
- Woolen Tester
- Time Study Technologist
- Time Study Technician
- Time Study Observer
- Time Study Analyst
- Time Motion Analyst
- Solar Hot Water Heater Manufacturing Technician
- Soda Tester
- Quality Process Lead
- Quality Controller
- Quality Control Technician
- Quality Control Representative (QC Representative)
- Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager)
- Project Engineer
- Production Planner
- Production Control Technologist
- Production Control Analyst
- Production Analyst
- Plant Facilities Technician
- Personnel Quality Assurance Auditor
- Paper Tester
- Motion Study Technician
- Motion Study Engineer
- Motion Study Analyst
- Methods Time Analyst
- Methods Study Analyst
- Methods Specialist Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician
- Industrial Technician
- CPS Team Lead (Chip Placement Solution Team Lead)
- Cloth Tester
- Cellophane Tester
- Boiler Water Tester
- Analysis Tester
Tasks for “Materials Planner”
- Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
- Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
- Order and purchase manufacturing equipment for production operations.
- Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
- Monitor environmental management systems for compliance with environmental policies, programs, or regulations.
- 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.
- Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
- 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.
- Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
- Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.
- Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.
- Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas for management or engineering staff.
- Apply statistical quality control procedures to production test data.
- Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
- Initiate or participate in emergency response procedures to contain, secure, or clean spills of hazardous materials.
Related Technology & Tools
- Vernier calipers
- Personal computers
- Forklifts
- Gauge blocks
- Scissor lifts
- Computerized numerical control CNC lathes
- Dial indicators
- Toolmaker's microscopes
- Optical comparators
- Plotters
- Coordinate measuring machines CMM
- Direct computer-controlled coordinate measuring machines DCC-CMM
- Digital video cameras
- Computer numerical controlled CNC milling machines
- Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software
- Data entry software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Creo Parametric Pro/ENGINEER
- Microsoft Access
- ProModel
- Dassault Systems SOLIDWORKS
- Spreadsheet software
- Computerized numerical control CNC machine software
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Graphics software
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- Wilcox Associates PC-DMIS
- Kinematic Engineering MicroMeasure IV
- Microsoft Word
- Statistical software
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- Autodesk AutoCAD