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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 Technologist”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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