Assess product or process usefulness.

1

1. Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.

Test products for functionality or quality.

1

1. Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.

Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.

1

1. Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.

Monitor processes for compliance with standards.

2

1. Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
2. Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.

Inspect operational processes.

1

1. Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.

Prepare detailed work plans.

1

1. Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.

Develop technical methods or processes.

3

1. Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures.
2. Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
3. Develop production, inventory, or quality assurance programs.

Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.

2

1. Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
2. Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.

Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.

2

1. Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges.
2. Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.

Design industrial processing systems.

2

1. Develop manufacturing infrastructure to integrate or deploy new manufacturing processes.
2. Develop sustainable manufacturing technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize raw material use, replace toxic materials with nontoxic materials, replace non-renewable materials with renewable materials, or reduce waste.

Select project materials.

2

1. Select cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.
2. Select material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.

Create graphical representations of industrial production systems.

1

1. 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.

Create physical models or prototypes.

1

1. Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures.

Design industrial equipment.

1

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

Design structures or facilities.

1

1. Design plant layouts or production facilities.

Determine operational methods.

1

1. Select material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.

Direct industrial production activities.

1

1. Oversee or inspect production processes.

Direct quality control activities.

1

1. Oversee equipment start-up, characterization, qualification, or release.

Estimate operational costs.

1

1. Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.

Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.

1

1. Create or interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, formulas, or blueprints for management or engineering staff.

Implement design or process improvements.

1

1. Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.

Monitor activities affecting environmental quality.

1

1. Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.

1

1. Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.

Operate industrial equipment.

1

1. Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.

Prepare drawings or diagrams of products or services.

1

1. Create or interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, formulas, or blueprints for management or engineering staff.

Prepare operational reports.

1

1. Prepare production documents, such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records, inventory reports, or productivity reports.

Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.

1

1. Coordinate equipment purchases, installations, or transfers.

Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.

1

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

Train personnel on proper operational procedures.

1

1. Provide advice or training to other technicians.

Introduction to Engineering

Industrial Safety

Blueprint Reading

Basic Welding Processes

Basic CAD I

Manufacturing Quality Control

Writing and Inquiry

Machining Technology I (B) or Technical Elective (3-4)

Communication Elective

Introduction to Metrology

Manufacturing Materials I

Machining Technology II (A) or Technical Elective (3-4) Social Science

Machining Technology II (B) or Technical Elective (3-4)

Introduction to Automation

Technical Elective

Mechanical Manufacturing Systems

Humanities / Fine Arts Elective