Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
SOC Code: 17-3026 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $101,005 | $125,445 | $149,906 | $174,346 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $98,509 | $123,656 | $148,824 | $173,971 |
| Lafayette, LA | $103,626 | $127,005 | $150,384 | $173,763 |
| Hammond, LA | $102,315 | $126,110 | $149,906 | $173,701 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $100,152 | $124,322 | $148,470 | $172,640 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $97,115 | $122,179 | $147,264 | $172,328 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $92,810 | $115,461 | $138,091 | $160,742 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $89,856 | $113,318 | $136,781 | $160,243 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $89,398 | $112,882 | $136,365 | $159,848 |
| Midland, TX | $76,170 | $92,976 | $109,782 | $126,589 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Systems Evaluation | 3.2 | |
| Time Management | 3.2 | |
| Speaking | 3.2 | |
| Systems Analysis | 3.2 | |
| Mathematics | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.4 |
| Engineering and Technology | 4.1 |
| Production and Processing | 3.7 |
| Mathematics | 3.6 |
| Design | 3.5 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.5 |
| Physics | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-secondary certificate | 36.9% |
| Associate's degree | 25.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.7% |
| High school diploma | 12.0% |
| Less than high school | 9.7% |
| Some college | 1.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
- Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.
- Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
- Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
- Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
- Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Bentley MicroStation C C++ Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Extensible markup language XML IBM SPSS Statistics Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Visio
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