Elements and Performance Criteria
- Organise for maintenance
- Review plant maintenance schedule to determine maintenance requirements
- Schedule maintenance to minimise disruption to company operations
- Identify and obtain tools and materials required for maintenance
- Follow lock-out/isolation procedures prior to conducting plant maintenance in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, company requirements and relevant legislation
- Carry out housekeeping
- Carry out minor maintenance and repairs
- Conduct routine maintenance safely and efficiently in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and company requirements
- Select and use tools for maintenance and repairs in accordance with manufacturers' specifications
- Perform visual and operational checks on plant to determine level of operational functioning
- Apply lubrication to moving parts in accordance with manufacturers' specifications
- Adjust or replace minor components and accessories in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and company requirements
- Identify and change or report worn parts in accordance with company requirements to avoid damage to plant and optimise plant operation
- Identify and schedule major faults and defects for repair in accordance with company requirements
- Document plant maintenance