(Optional) Implement a preventative maintenance program.

Implementation should include periodic maintenance processes such as cleaning and lubricating (based on the materials used) and testing the accuracy and functionality of a system and its individual components to ensure all are in good and safe working order. Implementation should also include Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) as part of lean manufacturing.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How should safety guards on machines be maintained?
• What type of maintenance is required for tools powered by electricity, hydraulics, or pneumatics?
• How can maintenance affect quality control?
• Who can perform maintenance tasks in industry?