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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 “Industrial Engineering Technologist”

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

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Melting point apparatus
Three-dimensional prototyping printer
Oscilloscopes
Air heaters
Horizontal milling machines
Digital hardness testers
Lathes
Belt conveyors
Vacuum pumps
Manual hardness testers

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