Three key tasks for an operator

Every operator has them, the three key tasks below:

1. Process monitoring
2. Action in case of deviations
3. Knowing the most important cause-effect relationships of the production process

We will explain these further below.

1 – Process monitoring

Production is going well if the product is manufactured within specifications, on time, and in the correct quantity. Or as an operator would say: ‘It’s running smoothly!’ But how do you see if things are going well, and what should you look for?

2 – Action in case of deviations

If something is about to go wrong with the process or product, what do you do? This can range from minor adjustments to a process setting to an immediate production stop and all hands on deck!

3 – Knowing cause-effect relationships

For which quality deviation should which setting be adjusted? The relationships between the settings with which an operator controls the process and the parameters that determine whether the process and product are good describe the cause-effect relationships of the process.

But what are the most important cause-effect relationships that every operator must know? And how do I ensure that my operators know what they are allowed to adjust themselves and when they must escalate to the Team Leader or Maintenance Department?

Capture the essence

Capture the essence of your most important installations and processes in an ELICIT Online knowledge file. A ‘knowledge file’ shows the essence of process and quality control in a single overview, including the most important cause-effect relationships. This gives every operator direct access to all relevant diagnostic knowledge and troubleshooting actions, and helps them recognize situations where escalation is required.

This enables every operator to perform the 3 key tasks to do their job well, preventing unnecessary downtime and rejects. It also allows new operators to be trained more quickly.