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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 “Engineering Technologist”

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

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Digital hardness testers
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Viscosity meters
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Melting point apparatus
Three-dimensional prototyping printer
Surface grinding machines
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Signal generators
Universal testing machines
Belt conveyors
Heat exchangers
Impact testers
Steam boilers
Personal computers
Portable air compressors
Vacuum pumps
Plastic injection molding machines
Plotters
Milling machines

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