Is the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment the responsibility of machine mechanics, or does it require the involvement of everyone?

Maintenance should be carried out by professional mechanics, while daily refueling and routine cleaning tasks can be done by the staff on site

This post was last edited by 3983596_FPPZ on 2019-6-28 08:10. It is a task for professionals; the specific role involved depends on the company’s internal division of responsibilities. Even if another person is assigned to carry out such tasks (such as cleaning), that person has received training in advance and is also considered a professional, being responsible for ensuring that their actions are carried out correctly and in compliance with regulations. However, anyone who notices any abnormalities in the equipment—such as excessive vibration, unusual noises, severe leaks, smoking, or strange odors—should immediately report it to the relevant departments. It’s like seeing illegal or dangerous activities, as well as incidents involving injuries or deaths on the street – such situations are not meant to be handled by the witnesses, but witnesses still have the right and duty to call the police based on their own judgment

How is full participation possible? Maintenance is originally the job of machine repairmen.

The repair of mechanical equipment is definitely the task of machine mechanics, while the maintenance of such equipment requires the involvement of all staff; in particular, routine maintenance should be carried out primarily by the operators, with the assistance of machine mechanics. When operators carry out level 1 maintenance and address minor issues promptly, the likelihood of equipment failures (and thus the need for repairs) **decreases**. Many companies fail to pay attention to this; conflicts between operators and equipment lead to negative consequences for the entire company. For example, with your car, just focus on driving; if you notice small problems, ignore them and don’t try to fix them. If it runs out of fuel, don’t refill it either: lol

Well said; it’s as if, whenever safety is mentioned, it’s only the job of the safety officers, and others don’t want to get involved

Front-line workers should carry out regular lubrication and cleaning tasks. Workshop managers and team leaders, who possess basic knowledge, can detect any abnormalities in the equipment promptly and arrange timely repairs, thereby minimizing disruptions to production

It’s very thought-provoking; a fitting metaphor

Our daily cleaning and maintenance tasks are carried out by the operators in this workshop; there are only 22 mechanics in total, and it’s not practical to manage over 1,000 pumps and machines with such a small team

Everyone must participate, of course. It’s definitely the operators who are responsible for maintenance, after all, they are the ones who operate the equipment on a 24/7 basis in three shifts.