How do they match: Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

  • Machine Operator
  • Operations Specialist
  • Operations Technician
  • Final Operations Technician
  • Process Operator

  • 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.

  • Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.
  • Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Inspect operational processes.
  • Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
  • Prepare operational reports.
  • Train personnel on proper operational procedures.