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Industrial Engineering Technologist

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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, and use the information from such studies 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 to management for upgrading equipment
  • 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 they meet 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.

Specialisations:

With further training, it is possible to become a professional engineer.

Industrial engineering technologists deal with computer operations, including CAD, CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) methods and CNC (computer numerical control) programming, as well as robotics, just-in-time production and manufacturing resource planning.

Personal Requirements:

  • 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
  • responsible.

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