Description
Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the development of production methods, facilities and systems, and the planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling of work. They are employed by manufacturing and insurance companies, government departments, and establishments in other industries.
Job Titles
- 3D computer numerical control (CNC) programmer
- Computer numerical control (CNC) programmer
- Computer numerically controlled (CNC) technologist
- Computer numerically controlled coordinate measuring machine (CNC/CMM) programmer
- Computer-assisted design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) programmer
- Industrial engineering technologist
- Manufacturing technologist
- Production control technologist
- Production technologist – sawmill
- Textile technologist
Main Duties
- Develop and conduct production, inventory and quality assurance programs in manufacturing or in other industries
- Design plant layouts and production facilities
- Develop and carry out work study and related programs
- Develop and carry out industrial health, safety and fire prevention plans and programs and conduct safety training programs
- Develop applications using CAD/CAM (computer-assisted drafting, computer-assisted manufacturing) for the control of robots, computer numerical control (CNC) machines and other manufacturing processes and operations.
Workplaces
- Government departments
- Insurance companies
- Manufacturing and processing companies
Skills
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Equipment and Tool Selection
Evaluation
Instructing
Numeracy
Product Design
Abilities
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Fluency of Ideas
Mathematical Reasoning
Near Vision
Numerical Ability
Selective Attention
Personal Attributes
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Leadership
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians (22302) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians in Prince Edward Island:
- Less than 200 people work in this occupation.
- Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): more than 95%
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 67% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $19.23 | $23.27 | $46.15 |
| Canada | $20.38 | $31.50 | $48.08 |
Training
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