Duties

Industrial Engineering Technicians are expected to:

• Suggest revisions to methods of operation, material handling, or equipment layout
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, and formulas
• Confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards
• Recommend changes to production standards in order to achieve the best quality within the limits of the capabilities of the equipment
• Help plan work assignments, taking into account workers performance, the capabilities of machines, and production schedules
• Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, how materials are handled, and how machines are used or can be used 
• Collect data to assist in process improvement activities