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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Graphics editing software
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Presentation software
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CNC Mastercam
Desktop publishing software
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SAP
Database software
Microsoft Excel
Three-dimensional parametric design software
IBM CATIA
Rockwell Automation Arena
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing software
Word processing software
Planit Alphacam
Delcam PowerMILL
C++
Plant design management system PDMS
Beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code BASIC
Minitab
PTC Creo Parametric
Vectorworks Machine Design
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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The MathWorks Simulink
Infinity QS ProFicient
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Microsoft Visual Basic
Web browser software
Spreadsheet software
Three-dimensional modeling software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Microsoft Word
Tebis Base
Rapid prototyping software
Inlet Technologies Semaphore
The MathWorks MATLAB
Cimatron
Management information systems MIS
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Microsoft Office
Computer aided design CAD software
Bentley Microstation
Statistical process control SPC software
Production planning software
Computerized numerical control CNC software
Stat-Ease Design-Expert
UNIX
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Microsoft Outlook
Email software
SPSS
Siemens PLM Software Solid Edge