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Industrial Engineering Technicians

SOC 17-3026.00

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.

Green Occupation Zone 3 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.8

Monitoring

3.4

Speaking

3.2

Systems Analysis

3.2

Systems Evaluation

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical

4.4

Engineering and Technology

4.1

Production and Processing

3.7

Mathematics

3.6

Design

3.5

English Language

3.5

Computers and Electronics

3.5

Physics

3.4

Key Tasks

1Design new equipment or materials or recommend revision to methods of operation, material handling, equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards.

2Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.

3Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.

4Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.

5Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas for management or engineering staff.

Also Known As

Analysis Tester Boiler Water Tester Cellophane Tester Cloth Tester CPS Team Lead (Chip Placement Solution Team Lead) Engineering Technician Industrial Engineering Analyst Industrial Engineering Technician Industrial Technician Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Tools & Equipment

Computer numerical controlled CNC milling machines Computerized numerical control CNC lathes Coordinate measuring machines CMM Dial indicators Digital video cameras