# 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. - Code: 17-3026.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-3026) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 30 tasks (6 core, 1 supplemental and 23 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-3026.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-3026.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications. Core task · Task 20516 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, July 2014 2. Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. Core task · Task 3672 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, July 2014 3. Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency. Core task · Task 3660 · Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2014 4. Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications. Core task · Task 3668 · Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2014 5. Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance. Core task · Task 20518 · Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2014 6. Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays. Core task · Task 3663 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, July 2014 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 task · Task 19692 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, July 2014 8. Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance. Not rated · Task 22022 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 9. Analyze, estimate, or report production costs. Not rated · Task 22023 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 10. Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures. Not rated · Task 22024 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 11. Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges. Not rated · Task 22025 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 12. Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs. Not rated · Task 22026 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 13. Coordinate equipment purchases, installations, or transfers. Not rated · Task 22027 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 14. Create or interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, formulas, or blueprints for management or engineering staff. Not rated · Task 22028 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 15. Design plant layouts or production facilities. Not rated · Task 22029 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 16. Develop manufacturing infrastructure to integrate or deploy new manufacturing processes. Not rated · Task 22030 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 17. Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality. Not rated · Task 22031 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 18. Develop production, inventory, or quality assurance programs. Not rated · Task 22032 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 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 rated · Task 22033 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 20. Identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, or efficiency of automation equipment. Not rated · Task 22034 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 21. Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity. Not rated · Task 22035 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 22. Oversee equipment start-up, characterization, qualification, or release. Not rated · Task 22036 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 23. Oversee or inspect production processes. Not rated · Task 22037 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 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 rated · Task 22038 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 25. Prepare production documents, such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records, inventory reports, or productivity reports. Not rated · Task 22039 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 26. Provide advice or training to other technicians. Not rated · Task 22040 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 27. Recommend corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability. Not rated · Task 22041 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 28. Select cleaning materials, tools, or equipment. Not rated · Task 22042 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 29. Select material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production. Not rated · Task 22043 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 30. Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures. 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