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Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

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30 tasks6 core, 1 supplemental, 23 not rated
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Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
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17-3026.00SOC 2018: 17-3026

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  1. Task 1. Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.Core taskTask 20516Rated by 77 people who do the job, July 2014
  2. Task 2. Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.Core taskTask 3672Rated by 77 people who do the job, July 2014
  3. Task 3. Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.Core taskTask 3660Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2014
  4. Task 4. Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.Core taskTask 3668Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2014
  5. Task 5. Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.Core taskTask 20518Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2014
  6. Task 6. Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.Core taskTask 3663Rated by 77 people who do the job, July 2014
  7. Task 7. Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.Supplemental taskTask 19692Rated by 76 people who do the job, July 2014
  8. Task 8. Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.Not ratedTask 22022Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  9. Task 9. Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.Not ratedTask 22023Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  10. Task 10. Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures.Not ratedTask 22024Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  11. Task 11. Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges.Not ratedTask 22025Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  12. Task 12. Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.Not ratedTask 22026Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  13. Task 13. Coordinate equipment purchases, installations, or transfers.Not ratedTask 22027Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  14. Task 14. Create or interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, formulas, or blueprints for management or engineering staff.Not ratedTask 22028Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  15. Task 15. Design plant layouts or production facilities.Not ratedTask 22029Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  16. Task 16. Develop manufacturing infrastructure to integrate or deploy new manufacturing processes.Not ratedTask 22030Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  17. Task 17. Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.Not ratedTask 22031Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  18. Task 18. Develop production, inventory, or quality assurance programs.Not ratedTask 22032Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  19. Task 19. Develop sustainable manufacturing technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize raw material use, replace toxic materials with non-toxic materials, replace non-renewable materials with renewable materials, or reduce waste.Not ratedTask 22033Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  20. Task 20. Identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, or efficiency of automation equipment.Not ratedTask 22034Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  21. Task 21. Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.Not ratedTask 22035Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  22. Task 22. Oversee equipment start-up, characterization, qualification, or release.Not ratedTask 22036Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  23. Task 23. Oversee or inspect production processes.Not ratedTask 22037Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  24. Task 24. Prepare layouts, drawings, or sketches of machinery or equipment, such as shop tooling, scale layouts, or new equipment design, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.Not ratedTask 22038Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  25. Task 25. Prepare production documents, such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records, inventory reports, or productivity reports.Not ratedTask 22039Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  26. Task 26. Provide advice or training to other technicians.Not ratedTask 22040Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  27. Task 27. Recommend corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability.Not ratedTask 22041Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  28. Task 28. Select cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.Not ratedTask 22042Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  29. Task 29. Select material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.Not ratedTask 22043Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  30. Task 30. Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.Not ratedTask 22044Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020

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