- Laminators
- Dividers
- Mixers
- Oven
- Packing Machines
- Air compressors
- ETP
- Diesel Generators
- Cold Storage
- Chillers
- Boilers
Function of plant engineer s is to ensure optimum efficiency and low down time of these machines for which he has team of technician s. Normally a shift operations have a Maintenance team of Electrical and Mechanical fitters with helpers . Apart from shift maintenance .Few technicians are kept in general shift for repair and modification jobs .
Preventive and predictive maintenance plans are scheduled for scheduled shut downs or during break downs . Both options are practised in bakeries . Once the plan is made the Engineers performs the maintenance part with his Checklist on the Equipments mentioned above . Basic maintenance routine for bakeries are
Inspection : Normally machines are inspected during running hours but if required detailed inspections can be scheduled during Plant shut downs. Equipments like Ovens , Laminators or Packing machines can be scheduled for such inspection .
COT - C --- Cleaning the surface of equipments O- oiling ie Applying Lubrication's or replacing worn out oil where-ever required . T - Tightening of fasteners
Repair : Any repair to be performed on the body or part of the equipments which may require welding , cutting or replacement of bearings , seals, gaskets , Shaft , Valves , stiching of conveyors. Allingment of shafts
Replacement : Putting up new accessories in place of worn out parts it could be electrical switch gear , motors , pumps , sensors , Conveyors , gear boxes , cutters , cups, dies , Wire band,V or timing belts
Spares and Workshop Inventory : Keeping safety stock of critical spares .eg Rollers , conveyors , burners , electrical and mechanical hardware , Gear boxes , Chains , Vbelts ,Timing belts.
Break Down Maintenance : Repair and trouble shooting during plant operations with on the spot repair .
