See Spartakus APM in Action

One platform for all preventive and predictive maintenance activities, built so your team can adopt it and own it.

Schedule a Walkthrough →

Offering Catalog

Our complete catalog of reliability services, field services, software, and skills development programs. All in one document.

Download the Catalog →

Results That Last

Our clients see measurable improvements in uptime, cost control, and maintenance effectiveness. Built to stick through turnover and time.

See Case Studies →
On-Demand

Essential Operator Care On-Demand

Talk to a Trainer
Training 3 - Operators EOC-OD

Essential Operator Care On-Demand

Build operator machine knowledge on demand — video lessons and mentor-guided assignments teaching inspection fundamentals and effective findings communication.

Varies Duration
Online Location
Self Paced Format
10-15 Recommended Participants
Overview

What this course is about

This on-demand course series gives operators a foundational understanding of how their machines are designed to work, what to look for during inspections, and how to communicate findings effectively. Delivered through video-based instruction and mentor-guided assignments within our Learning Management System (LMS), it builds operator capability without pulling entire crews off the floor for live training.

Key Topics Covered

  • Introduction to Reliability
    Maintenance philosophies, failure modes, documentation discipline
  • Inspection Techniques
    Visual, audio, and tactile inspection methods
  • Condition Monitoring Techniques
    Strobe, spot radiometer, and thermal imaging applications
  • Machine Inspection Examples
    Walk-through videos covering 20+ machine types
  • Sensors
    Valves, fluid properties, motion sensing devices, and signal interpretation
  • Root Cause for Operators
    Operator role in troubleshooting & the RCFA process
  • Why This Training Matters

  • Builds basic machine knowledge for new and existing operators
  • Improves inspection quality and work request documentation
  • Introduces condition monitoring tools and techniques
  • Flexible scheduling - no production disruption required
  • Program Structure

  • Video-based lessons with mentor-guided facility assignments
  • Delivered through Reliability Solutions LMS
  • 1–2 hour onboarding session for managers
  • Enrollees complete at their own pace or on a scheduled rotation
  • Who Should Attend
    • Lead operators and shift supervisors
    • Maintenance Supervisors & Planners
    • Production & Process Operators
    • Reliability Engineers and Technicians
    Essential Operator Care On-Demand

    Detailed Course Content

    Topic 1
    Topic 2
    Topic 3
    Topic 4
    Topic 5
    Topic 6

    Introduction to Reliability

  • Maintenance philosophies and the Machinery Failure Pie
  • Use of IR, strobe, and enveloped acceleration for lubrication verification
  • Documentation discipline
  • Using dynamic measurements to prove improvements
  • Inspection Techniques

  • Proper visual inspections of machinery
  • Audio inspection: what should my machine sound like
  • Tactile inspection, vibration, and temperature checks
  • Condition Monitoring Techniques

  • Strobe use for machine speed and hardware verification
  • Spot radiometer and thermal imaging for temperature checks
  • Machine Inspection Examples

  • Walk-through videos for 20+ machine types
  • Includes AC motors, belts, compressors, pumps, hydraulic units, bearings, couplings, and pulp & paper equipment
  • Sensors

  • Various sensor types and how they work
  • Valves, fluid properties, and motion sensing devices
  • Understanding sensor behavior and reading changes
  • Root Cause for Operators

  • How operators contribute to effective troubleshooting
  • The operator’s role in the RCFA process
  • How machine data collected by operators supports maintenance and operations
  • Upon successful completion, participants will be capable of:

    • Understanding basic machinery design and operating principles
    • Performing visual, audio, and tactile machine inspections
    • Identifying abnormal conditions during routine rounds

    • Using basic condition monitoring tools (strobe, IR, thermal)
    • Writing well-structured work requests
    • Documenting machine findings accurately and consistently

    • Understanding the operator’s role in troubleshooting and RCFA
    • Providing performance reports accepted by maintenance and operations

    Learn more about the full training program

    Select any course below to explore its full details, objectives, and schedule.

    Scroll to Top