Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.

3 of 30 tasks in this role are things an AI can already do today. Task list mapped via O*NET "Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians" (17-3026.00).

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

   AI can do thisimportance 3.4/5
2. Prepare production documents, such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records, inventory reports, or productivity reports.

   AI can do this
3. Provide advice or training to other technicians.

   AI can do this
4. Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.

   Human workimportance 3.7/5
5. Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.

   Human workimportance 3.7/5
6. Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.

   Human workimportance 3.5/5
7. Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.

   Human workimportance 3.4/5
8. Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.

   Human workimportance 3.3/5
9. Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.

   Human workimportance 3.2/5
10. Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.

    Human work
11. Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.

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

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

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

    Human work
15. Coordinate equipment purchases, installations, or transfers.

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

    Human work
17. Design plant layouts or production facilities.

    Human work
18. Develop manufacturing infrastructure to integrate or deploy new manufacturing processes.

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

    Human work
20. Develop production, inventory, or quality assurance programs.

    Human work
21. 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.

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

    Human work
23. Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.

    Human work
24. Oversee equipment start-up, characterization, qualification, or release.

    Human work
25. Oversee or inspect production processes.

    Human work
26. 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.

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

    Human work
28. Select cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.

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

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

    Human work