Elements and Performance Criteria
- Check machine performance
- Machine performance is monitored and reviewed and adjustments made as required, in accordance with manufacturer specifications and OHS practices.
- Machine operations and processes are monitored to ensure correct procedures are assessed and product meets quality standards.
- Machine operator is consulted to assess machine operations and processes.
- Records and documentation of machine performance and maintenance are maintained.
- Identify problems with machine operation
- Determine problem cause and solution
- Possible causes of problem are determined.
- Further information is gathered to confirm or eliminate possible cause.
- Appropriate personnel are consulted to confirm cause.
- Immediate solution is determined and trialled or implemented.
- Permanent solution is determined in consultation with appropriate personnel.
- Conduct routine checks of performance efficiency
- Routine checks of machine performance are assessed against production specifications in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Preventative maintenance strategy for machine is checked and assessed in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Periodic servicing such as lubrication and greasing, etc. is assessed in accordance with manufacturer instructions as required.
- Machine is cleaned in accordance with manufacturer cleaning instructions.
- Perform preventative maintenance procedures
- Inspection of parts is conducted according to operating procedures and manufacturer instructions.
- Service and production records are maintained to assist with life cycle monitoring of parts and machine as required.
- Faulty parts are identified for repair, replacement or adjustment as required.
- Parts and consumables to be repaired or replaced are identified and repaired or replaced as required.
- Replacement parts and consumables are inspected, checked and monitored to ensure compliance with operational specifications.