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MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION WORKER [2 records]

Record 1 2018-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Engineering
OBS

[Industrial engineering analysts apply] engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May study and record time, motion, method, and speed involved in performance of production, maintenance, clerical, and other worker operations for such purposes as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Ingénierie

Spanish

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Record 2 2018-10-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Organization Planning
  • Layout of the Workplace
OBS

[Plant layout technicians apply] engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. [They 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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Planification d'organisation
  • Implantation des locaux de travail

Spanish

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