IEM 1080 - Developing Troubleshoot Skills

1. Explain why efficient troubleshooting is important in a production plant.
2. Name the four common troubleshooting aids.
3. List the steps in troubleshooting a machine or system.
4. Describe a typical maintenance organization.
5. Explain why good communication between plant personnel is needed.
6. List the ways a person usually sees themselves.
7. Explain the communication cycle.
8. List the steps to recognize normal machine operations.
9. List the questions to ask when a machine fails.
10. List the signs of a machine in need of service.
11. Describe a blueprint.
12. List what should be recorded in a machine equipment record.
13. Identify calibration standards.
14. Identify a multimeter.
15. Identify different troubleshooting test equipment.
16. List the information one must know about mechanical or electrical systems before you can troubleshoot them successfully.
17. Identify the commonly used items that should be in a troubleshooter’s toolbox.
18. List the steps to follow in reading a pneumatic or hydraulic schematic.
19. List the responsibilities of a troubleshooter.
20. Discuss how to use schematics when troubleshooting.
21. Identify differences in schematics.
22. Explain differences in schematics.
23. Understand how to use a troubleshooting chart.
24. Identify bearing wear problems.
25. Identify pump failure problems.
26. Identify hose types.
27. Identify plant equipment and their problems.
28. State the definition of switchgear.
29. Identify the current and voltage characteristics of wire.
30. Explain the safety rules to follow when working with electrical equipment.
31. Identify a pictorial, block, and schematic diagram.
32. Explain basic electrical problem troubleshooting methods.
33. Explain the duties of the first member of a breakdown emergency crew.
34. Explain parts requisition forms.
35. Discuss the four main parts of practical machine maintenance.
36. State the definition of planned maintenance.
37. List the information that should be included as part of the machine inventory.
38. List the benefits of an effective lubrication program.
39. Describe proper drive chain sag.