Maintenance Technician

Corrective maintenance is the repair of equipment after a failure, fixing what breaks, documenting the repair, and understanding the limitations of the fix and the components used.

At proficiency, a worker can support a corrective repair under supervision, follow safety requirements, and help document what failed and how it was addressed.

 

Deviation and error handling is recognizing when equipment, work, or results depart from the expected outcome, taking the right immediate steps, documenting it, and supporting corrective and preventive actions. It is how maintenance work stays compliant and reliable when something does not go as planned.

At proficiency, a worker can recognize when something has gone wrong or differs from expected, stop and report it appropriately, and provide basic factual details.

 

Mechanical Systems involve the understanding and knowledge of mechanical components, machines, and systems that power various industrial operations. This includes comprehension of mechanical principles, machinery design, operation, and maintenance.

At proficiency, a worker can perform basic tasks related to mechanical systems, such as identifying and understanding the components of machinery, following simple maintenance procedures, and assisting in the assembly or disassembly of mechanical parts under supervision.
 

Pressurized systems maintenance is the safe servicing and troubleshooting of systems that operate under pressure, such as steam, compressed air, and hydraulic systems.

At proficiency, a worker can recognize pressurized systems and their hazards, follow basic safety procedures under supervision, and understand why systems must be de-energized.

 

Preventive maintenance is the routine, scheduled care of equipment to keep it running reliably, including planned maintenance, equipment lubrication, simple monitoring checks,  and documenting what was done. It brings together the value of proactive maintenance across all equipment.

At proficiency, a worker can perform basic scheduled maintenance and lubrication tasks following procedures and supervision, run simple checks, and record what was done.
 

Production Equipment refers to the knowledge and expertise in operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of machinery and equipment used in manufacturing and industrial settings.

At proficiency, a worker can operate production equipment at a basic level under supervision, knows how and when to back off, and contacts the production manager when needed.

Schematic reading is the ability to interpret and understand technical drawings and diagrams that depict the components, connections, and operation of a mechanical system or machinery.

At proficiency, a worker can identify basic symbols and components on a schematic diagram, understand simple layouts, and follow straightforward instructions to locate parts within machinery. They can interpret basic wiring diagrams and recognize the flow of electrical circuits, enabling them to assist in basic troubleshooting tasks.
 

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) refer to software programs that help organizations manage and track maintenance operations of equipment and assets efficiently. CMMS typically includes functionalities for work orders, asset management, scheduling, inventory management, and reporting.

At proficiency, a worker can navigate basic features of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to input and retrieve simple maintenance data, such as logging completed work orders and checking equipment status. They can follow predefined procedures to access information and understand the importance of maintaining accurate records.
 

Electrical systems and troubleshooting is the ability to understand, inspect, diagnose, and repair the electrical and electronic systems used in production and facility equipment. It combines knowledge of electrical systems with hands-on diagnostics and repair. Safety is necessary for workers using this skill.

At proficiency, a worker can identify basic electrical components and safety requirements, perform simple checks under supervision, and recognize and report electrical faults or hazards.
 

HVAC covers troubleshooting and monitoring heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems within facilities maintenance, with an emphasis on systems like chillers rather than comfort air conditioning.

At proficiency, a worker can recognize HVAC/chiller equipment and its purpose, perform basic monitoring, and report problems under supervision.

 

Systems controls involve understanding the automated control systems that regulate the operation of production and process equipment. It encompasses knowledge of the electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems that govern how equipment functions.

At proficiency, a worker can identify basic components of control systems on production equipment, understand simple control mechanisms, and perform basic monitoring and troubleshooting under supervision, following established procedures.