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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Excellence: Mastering Equipment Troubleshooting
DESCRIPTION:Mastering Equipment Troubleshooting\n(3-day\, in-person)\nThis program starts in: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis intensive\, interactive program provides participants with skills\, methods\, and confidence to systematically identify\, diagnose\, and resolve equipment problems. Using real-world examples and shop-floor exercises\, the training builds troubleshooting capability that minimizes downtime\, improves equipment reliability\, and increases productivity. \nRegister now for only $1\,295 per person!\nRegister \nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of the training\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply a structured troubleshooting methodology to equipment issues.\nIdentify root causes of mechanical\, electrical\, pneumatic\, and hydraulic problems.\nUse diagnostic tools and job aids effectively.\nDocument and communicate troubleshooting steps and outcomes.\nStrengthen cross-functional teamwork between operators\, maintenance\, and engineering.\nReduce unplanned downtime through proactive problem-solving.\n\nCourse Outline\nDay 1 – Foundations of Troubleshooting \n\n Introduction to Equipment Troubleshooting\n\nPurpose and benefits of structured troubleshooting\nLink to TPM\, OEE\, and reliability goals\n\n\nSystematic Troubleshooting Process\n\nDefine the problem clearly\nSafety considerations before troubleshooting\nUnderstanding sequences of operations\nIsolating vs. identifying root cause\n\n\nTools and Techniques Overview\n\nVisual inspection\, sensory checks\nUse of checklists\, logs\, and job aids\nCommunication between operators and technicians\n\n\nTroubleshooting Workshop 1\n\nBasic troubleshooting exercises (mechanical focus)\n\n\n\nDay 2 – Diagnostic Skills Development \n\nMechanical Systems Troubleshooting\n\nCommon failure modes (bearings\, belts\, gears\, lubrication issues)\nCase study and interactive exercise\n\n\nElectrical Systems Troubleshooting\n\nBasics of electrical safety and lockout/tagout (LOTO)\nCommon electrical faults (circuits\, fuses\, sensors\, wiring)\nFundamental electrical testing procedures\n\n\nPneumatic & Hydraulic Systems\n\nRecognizing leaks\, pressure losses\, and actuator failures\nPractical lab exercise with simulated faults\n\n\nTeam-Based Problem-Solving Exercise\n\nGroup challenge troubleshooting simulations\n\n\n\nDay 3 – Application and Continuous Improvement \n\nRoot Cause Analysis in Troubleshooting\n\n5 Whys\, fishbone diagrams\, and fault tree analysis\nDocumenting findings for prevention\n\n\nIntegrating Troubleshooting into TPM\n\nOperator involvement and autonomous maintenance\nStandardizing troubleshooting steps and checklists\n\n\nTroubleshooting Workshop 2\n\nBasic troubleshooting scenarios (electrical focus)\n\n\nMeasuring Success\n\nLinking troubleshooting performance to OEE and downtime metrics\nEstablishing KPIs for ongoing improvement\n\n\nAction Planning & Closing Discussion\n\nParticipant action steps for applying skills on the job\nQ&A\, lessons learned\, and next steps\n\n\n\nRegister now for only $1\,295 per person!\nRegister \nWho Should Attend\nThis program is ideal for machine operators\, technicians\, maintenance staff\, supervisors\, and engineers. \nMeet Your Instructor\n\nLarry Bouvier\, CRL\, CMRP\nVice President\, Fuss & O’Neill Manufacturing Solutions\, LLC \nLarry Bouvier is a dynamic and hands-on leader in plant engineering and maintenance with over 14 years as Vice President at Fuss & O’Neill Manufacturing Solutions. With certifications in reliability (CRL) and maintenance (CMRP)\, Larry brings decades of experience mentoring and training manufacturers to improve workplace safety\, asset performance\, and operational excellence. He specializes in world-class asset management\, TPM\, RCM\, CMMS implementation\, and maintenance optimization. Through his practical\, shop-floor approach\, Larry helps clients build sustainable culture change and long-term value across their operations. \n  \nThis program is WEDnetPA eligible.
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/equip-troubleshooting/
LOCATION:Penn College Campus Center\, One College Avenue\, Williamsport\, PA
CATEGORIES:IMC Events
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