How do they match: 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.

Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures.
Create or interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, formulas, or blueprints for management or engineering staff.
Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.
Prepare production documents, such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records, inventory reports, or productivity reports.
Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.

Operate industrial equipment.
Determine operational methods.
Estimate operational costs.
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
Inspect operational processes.
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
Prepare operational reports.
Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.
Train personnel on proper operational procedures.

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