Troubleshooting usually follows a systematic, four-step approach identify the problem, plan a response, test the solution, and resolve the problem. Troubleshooting is the process of identifying what is wrong with these faulty systems when the problem is not immediately obvious. Whether it’s a conveyer belt or an industrial drill, we’ve all run across a piece of equipment that is unresponsive, faulty, or acting abnormally for seemingly no reason at all.
Systems break down-that’s just a fact of life. Let’s take a look at what troubleshooting actually is, why it matters to maintenance professionals, and how your team can fine-tune its approach. When troubleshooting is done correctly, your whole maintenance operation can overcome backlog, lost production, and compliance issues much more efficiently. This helps technicians find the right problems and solutions more quickly. When taken to the next level, troubleshooting can ditch the trial-and-error moniker and become a purely scientific endeavour. The problem is, while art can be beautiful, it isn’t known for its efficiency.
Troubleshooting for maintenance can be both an art and a science.
