Manufacturing Technician (Architecture and Engineering)

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

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

Initiate or participate in emergency response procedures to contain, secure, or clean spills of hazardous materials.

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

Design new equipment or materials or recommend revision to methods of operation, material handling, equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards.

Operate industrial hygiene equipment in manufacturing environments to reduce exposure to environmental contaminants.

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

Prepare charts, graphs, or diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, or machine utilization.

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

Order and purchase manufacturing equipment for production operations.

Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.

Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.

Apply statistical quality control procedures to production test data.

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

Monitor environmental management systems for compliance with environmental policies, programs, or regulations.

Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas for management or engineering staff.

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