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Industrial Engineering Technologist
Industrial engineering technologists study and try to
improve the quality and quantity of goods produced, and the
efficiency and economics of production.
Industrial engineering technologists may perform the
following tasks:
- conduct studies to evaluate work methods and assess the
work content by use of measurement techniques - information
from such studies is used to determine and improve operating
efficiencies of the company
- study material-handling methods and suggest or implement
changes that reduce physical effort, increase safety and
reduce handling costs
- design and modify equipment and processes to optimise
use of resources and efficiency
- produce and submit proposals for upgrading equipment to
management
- measure and study available floor space and draw plans
of efficient plant layout to scale, using drafting equipment
or computer-aided drafting (CAD) software
- assist in developing tests for components and finished
products to make sure that the product meets quality
standards and operating requirements
- plan assignments and make recommendations based on
worker performance, machine capacity and production
schedules
- assist with or produce routine maintenance schedules
- aid in surveillance of inventories, ranging from raw
materials to finished products, and prepare status reports
- supervise and advise operators and work teams, making
sure work is carried out according to plan
- communicate with contractors and suppliers of goods and
services
- communicate with all persons in an organisation, from
senior management through to union representatives and
people on the shop floor.
Industrial engineering technologists deal with computer
operations, including CAD, CAM (computer-aided manufacturing)
methods, and CNC (computerised-numerical control) programming,
as well as robotics, Just-In-Time production and manufacturing
resource planning.
With further training, it is possible to become a
professional engineer.
Required Skills - Industrial Engineering Technologist
- enjoy technical and engineering activities
- able to identify, analyse and solve problems
- good oral and written communication skills
- aptitude for computing and design
- practical and creative
- able to work independently
- able to work as part of a team
- can accept responsibility
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