Industrial Engineering Technician how-to
How to Build a Pareto Chart of Downtime
Pareto shows top problems.
Quick answer
Pareto shows top problems. In short: collect; total; sort, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Collect downtime reasons.
Total minutes by reason.
Sort largest to smallest.
Draw bars.
Add cumulative line.
Focus on the top causes.
Safety reminders for industrial engineering technicians
- Wear PPE on the floor
- Stay clear of moving equipment
- Follow lockout/tagout
- Report hazards
Key terms
Time study · Work instruction · Cycle time · Layout · Fixture · Downtime: see the full industrial engineering technician glossary.