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Manufacturing Engineering Technologists

SOC 17-3029.06

Develop tools, implement designs, or integrate machinery, equipment, or computer technologies to ensure effective manufacturing processes.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Mathematics

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Judgment and Decision Making

3.9

Systems Analysis

3.9

Reading Comprehension

3.8

Active Listening

3.8

Active Learning

3.8

Complex Problem Solving

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Production and Processing

4.6

Engineering and Technology

4.6

Mechanical

4.4

Mathematics

4.0

Design

4.0

English Language

3.8

Physics

3.6

Administration and Management

3.3

Key Tasks

1Ensure adherence to safety rules and practices.

2Monitor manufacturing processes to identify ways to reduce losses, decrease time requirements, or improve quality.

3Recommend corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability.

4Identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, or efficiency of automation equipment.

5Plan, estimate, or schedule production work.

Also Known As

Business Process Analyst Manufacturing Coordinator Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Manufacturing Planner Manufacturing Specialist Manufacturing Technologist Manufacturing Technology Analyst Operations Specialist Product Manager Quality Specialist

Tools & Equipment

3-axis computer numerically controlled CNC milling machines Adjustable hand wrenches Automated vision systems Automatic microhardness testers Band saws