How much does a industrial tech make?

In the US, experience, extra education or useful credentials, and specialized or more complex tasks can affect pay. The employer or industry, location, and overtime or shift premiums matter too; fame usually is not a factor in this behind-the-scenes job.

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.

What's a typical day like?

They watch people and machines on a factory floor, recording work steps, times, and production details. Then they turn their observations into charts or workflow plans and discuss improvements with engineers.

In the US, take math, science, and drafting in high school, then earn an associate degree in industrial engineering technology or a postsecondary certificate at a community or technical school. Many enter after high school, around age 18 or older; related work experience and a license are generally not required.

Vocational school or a few years' experience (preparation level 3 of 5)

Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized.

Some industrial techs time each step workers take—like stopwatch detectives—to help figure out a sensible speed for production.