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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 “Materials Planner”

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

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

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