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Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

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This source lists 30 tasks, including 20 marked Core and 10 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2026.

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Core · Task 22022 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22037 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Oversee or inspect production processes.

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Core · Task 22034 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22031 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 20516 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22028 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 3672 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22041 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 3668 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.

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Core · Task 20518 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22043 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22035 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22024 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22038 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 3660 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22040 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Provide advice or training to other technicians.

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Core · Task 22023 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.

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Core · Task 22039 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 22027 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Coordinate equipment purchases, installations, or transfers.

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Core · Task 22042 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Select cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.

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Supplemental · Task 22025 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges.

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Supplemental · Task 22044 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Supplemental · Task 19692 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.

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Supplemental · Task 22026 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.

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Supplemental · Task 22036 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Supplemental · Task 22030 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Develop manufacturing infrastructure to integrate or deploy new manufacturing processes.

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Supplemental · Task 3663 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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

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Supplemental · Task 22032 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Develop production, inventory, or quality assurance programs.

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Supplemental · Task 22033 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

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.

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Supplemental · Task 22029 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Design plant layouts or production facilities.

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