manufacturing technologist

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Sheet metal shop
• Manufacture

Tasks

• Develop and conduct production, inventory and quality assurance programs
• Design plant layouts and production facilities
• Conduct work measurement or other studies
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data
• Collect and analyze data and samples
• Develop manufacturing and processing procedures
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Read blueprints and drawings

Computer and technology knowledge

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Project management software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Windows
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Industrial processes and biological studies

• Product development

Type of production art

• Signs or billboards

Area of work experience

• Fabrication

Area of specialization

• Development of production processes
• Development of facilities and systems
• Development of quality assurance programs
• Work planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Experience

• 5 years or more

Other benefits

• Free parking available