competency in skills and knowledge through assessment tests,
but are not required to complete a specific number of hours.
Industrial Manufacturing Technician
USDOL
Work Process Content
On the Job Training
Assess product or process usefulness.
1
- Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
Test productsfor functionality or quality.
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
- Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
Monitor processesfor compliance with standards.
2
- Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheetsto verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications
- 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
- Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
Prepare detailed work plans.
1
- Aid in planning work assignmentsin accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.
Develop technical methods or processes.
3
- Assist engineersin developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures.
- Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
- Develop production, inventory, or quality assurance programs.
Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
2
- Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
- Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costsfor sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
2
- Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges.
- Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
Design industrial processing systems.
2
- Develop manufacturing infrastructure to integrate or deploy new manufacturing processes.
- Develop sustainable manufacturing technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize raw material use, replace toxic materials with non-toxic materials, replace non-renewable materials with renewable materials, or reduce waste.
Select project materials.
2
- Select cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.
- Select material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.
Create graphical representations of industrial production systems.
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
- Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures
Design industrial equipment.
1
- Identify opportunitiesfor improvements in quality, cost, or efficiency of automation equipment.
Design structures or facilities.
1
- Design plant layouts or production facilities.
Determine operational methods.
1
- Select material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.
Direct industrial production activities.
1
- Oversee or inspect production processes.
Direct quality control activities.
1
- Oversee equipmentstart-up, characterization, qualification, or release.
Estimate operational costs.
1
- Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
1
- Create or interpret engineering drawings,schematic diagrams, formulas, or blueprints for management or engineering staff.
Implement design or process improvements.
1
- Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
Monitor activities affecting environmental quality.
1
- Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
1
- Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
Operate industrial equipment.
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
- Create or interpret engineering drawings,schematic diagrams, formulas, or blueprints for management or engineering staff.
Prepare operational reports.
1
- Prepare production documents,such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records, inventory reports, or productivity reports.
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
1
- Coordinate equipment purchases, installations, or transfers.
Recommend technical design or process changesto improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
1
- Recommend corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability.
Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
1
- Provide advice or training to other technicians.
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