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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 “Engineering Technologist”

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

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