Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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Once your lubrication tasks are organized and streamlined, things get a lot smoother for everyone involved. Implementing best practices increases machine efficiency and service life and ensures that your maintenance staff members have the tools they need to handle the tasks presented to them. About the Author Paul Farless is an industrial service technician for Noria Corporation. His duties include collecting data and preparing reports for the engineering team. Prior to joining Noria, Paul worked as an automotive maintenance technician for an auto-repair service company. He also served four years in the U.S. Navy as a gunner's mate third- class petty officer and as a seaman deckhand, where he was responsible for the troubleshooting and maintenance of electro- mechanical and hydraulic systems. A detail-ori- ented team player, Paul works well in fast-paced environments and uses his military background to excel and maximize efficiency. RAMP UP YOUR TRAINING PROGRAM Operators and maintenance personnel who know what they're doing (and why they're doing it) are able to perform tasks efficiently and quickly. Untrained personnel, when tasked with a new or complex procedure, can be intimidated by their lack of understanding. They may be hesitant to approach the procedure, and when they do get to it, they will likely spend a good chunk of time trying to make sure they're doing things correctly. Properly trained staff, on the other hand, can approach procedures with confidence. Even when tasked with new procedures, the base knowledge possessed by properly trained staff can likely be applied. DESIGNATE A LUBRICATION CHAMPION Clearly defining one person as the lubrication champion significantly reduces the likelihood of a project failure. The lubrication champion is responsible for overseeing all the aspects of lubrication procedures, including tasks and people. A good lubrication champion adroitly streamlines lubrication tasks by identifying objectives, prioritizing project phases, implementing best prac- tices, identifying and eliminating obstacles, allocating resources and communicating with other departments. Your lubrication champion should be properly trained and have a strong knowledge of tribology and lubri- cation. Additionally, they should be highly motivated individuals with a knack for problem-solving and the ability to communicate well with others. ML www.machinerylubrication.com | July - August 2021 | 17