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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 “Quality Tech”

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

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

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