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Career: Industrial Engineering Technicians
Job Description
Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May study and record time, motion, method, and speed involved in performance of production, maintenance, clerical, and other worker operations for such purposes as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
98
|
Recommend revision to methods of operation, material handling, equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards. |
93
|
Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability. |
92
|
Observe worker using equipment to verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards. |
90
|
Study time, motion, methods, and speed involved in maintenance, production, and other operations to establish standard production rate and improve efficiency. |
87
|
Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards. |
81
|
Prepare graphs or charts of data or enter data into computer for analysis. |
79
|
Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization. |
77
|
Observe workers operating equipment or performing tasks to determine time involved and fatigue rate using timing devices. |
75
|
Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays. |
75
|
Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. |
71
|
Record test data, applying statistical quality control procedures. |
70
|
Read worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets, to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications. |
63
|
Select products for tests at specified stages in production process, and test products for performance characteristics and adherence to specifications. |
58
|
Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
70
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
69
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
66
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
66
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
62
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
61
|
Getting Information
|
60
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
59
|
Thinking Creatively
|
59
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
59
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
58
|
Processing Information
|
57
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
56
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
56
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
52
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
50
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
50
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
50
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
48
|
Interacting With Computers
|
47
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
47
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
47
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
47
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
47
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
45
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
45
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
44
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
42
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
40
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
40
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
38
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
37
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
37
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
37
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
27
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
24
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
20
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
19
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
16
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
12
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
10
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|