Career - Industrial Engineering Technologist

Industrial Engineering Technologists will conduct studies to evaluate work methods and assess the work content through use of measurement techniques, using the information from such studies to determine and improve operating efficiencies of the company. They will study material-handling methods and suggest or implement changes that will reduce physical effort, increase safety and minimise handling costs. They will design and modify equipment and processes to optimise efficiency and use of resources and also produce and submit proposals to management for upgrading equipment. They need to measure and study available floor space and draw plans of efficient plant layout to scale, using drafting equipment or Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software. They will assist with developing tests for components and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and operating requirements. They need to plan assignments and make recommendations based on worker performance, machine capacity and production schedules and also assist with or produce routine maintenance schedules. They will also assist with surveillance of inventories, ranging from raw materials to finished products, and prepare status reports. They will Supervise and advise operators and work teams, ensuring work is carried out according to plan and communicate with contractors and suppliers of goods and services. They will liaise with all persons in an organisation, from senior management through to union representatives and staff on the shop floor.

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