Operator-Driven Reliability for Rapid Improvement
(Room 317)
08 May 19
9:00 AM
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9:30 AM
Tracks:
Maintenance & Reliability
The revitalization of the metals industry involves the influx of many new personnel, both in operations and maintenance. When properly trained and embedded into a structured process, these new personnel can greatly aid the organization in achieving high reliability and low-cost maintenance. One structured process used to accelerate the concept of operator-driven reliability is known as “operator care.” This process includes equipment cleaning and upkeep, defect identification and elimination, visual management, Five S (5S), operator equipment inspections and frontline reliability. A strong front line is necessary for production and reliability improvements, and an operator care program is essential.