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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”

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

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

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Microsoft Office
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