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║ STRONG-TIE ║
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║ 👥 PEOPLE • 🤝 CUSTOMERS • 📈 GROWTH ║
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║ AUTONOMOUS MAINTENANCE PROGRAM ║
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║ Vortman 325 | Vortman 631 | AMADA 12K ║
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This comprehensive Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Program is designed to empower operators at Simpson Strong-Tie to take ownership of equipment care, driving reliability, quality, and efficiency aligned with our core values of People, Customers, and Growth.
- Vortman 325 - CNC Drilling/Cutting Machine
- Vortman 631 - CNC Beam Processing Line
- AMADA 12K Fiber Laser - 12kW Fiber Laser Cutting System
Simpson_StrongTie_Autonomous_Maintenance_Program/
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├── 📖 README.md (This file - Master Index)
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├── 📂 01_Program_Overview/
│ └── AM_Program_Master_Document.md
│ • Program vision and objectives
│ • Seven steps of AM
│ • Roles and responsibilities
│ • Implementation roadmap
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├── 📂 02_Equipment_Profiles/
│ ├── Vortman_325_Profile.md
│ ├── Vortman_631_Profile.md
│ └── AMADA_12K_Fiber_Laser_Profile.md
│ • Equipment specifications
│ • Component breakdown
│ • CIL standards
│ • Lubrication maps
│ • Failure modes
│ • Operator tasks
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├── 📂 03_Maintenance_Schedules/
│ └── Master_Maintenance_Schedule.md
│ • Shift tasks
│ • Daily tasks
│ • Weekly tasks
│ • Monthly tasks
│ • Quarterly tasks
│ • Annual tasks
│ • Calendar templates
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├── 📂 04_Visual_Management/
│ └── Visual_Management_Standards.md
│ • Color coding standards
│ • Tag system (Red/Yellow/Blue/White)
│ • Equipment status boards
│ • Gauge marking
│ • Andon lights
│ • Floor markings
│ • Tool shadow boards
│ • CIL stations
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├── 📂 05_Standard_Work/
│ └── Standard_Operating_Procedures.md
│ • AM-SOP-001: Abnormality Tagging
│ • AM-SOP-002: Hydraulic Oil Check
│ • AM-SOP-003: Coolant Testing
│ • AM-SOP-004: E-Stop Testing
│ • AM-SOP-005: Laser Window Cleaning
│ • (Additional SOPs)
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├── 📂 06_Training_Materials/
│ └── AM_Training_Guide.md
│ • Training modules
│ • Module content
│ • Certification path
│ • Training records
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├── 📂 07_Forms_Checklists/
│ └── Daily_Shift_Checklists.md
│ • VM-325 Shift Checklist
│ • VM-631 Shift Checklist
│ • AMADA 12K Shift Checklist
│ • Weekly Maintenance Checklist
│ • Coolant Concentration Log
│ • Tag Tracking Log
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└── 📂 08_KPIs_Metrics/
└── KPI_Dashboard_and_Tracking.md
• KPI framework
• OEE calculation guide
• Dashboard template
• Monthly tracking forms
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Start Here:
- Read
01_Program_Overview/AM_Program_Master_Document.md - Review your equipment profile in
02_Equipment_Profiles/
- Read
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Daily Tasks:
- Use shift checklists from
07_Forms_Checklists/ - Follow maintenance schedule from
03_Maintenance_Schedules/
- Use shift checklists from
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When You Find Issues:
- Use the tag system from
04_Visual_Management/ - Follow SOPs from
05_Standard_Work/
- Use the tag system from
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Training:
- Use materials from
06_Training_Materials/ - Track certifications and completion
- Use materials from
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Daily Management:
- Update status boards per
04_Visual_Management/ - Review shift handoff information
- Update status boards per
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Performance:
- Track KPIs using
08_KPIs_Metrics/ - Conduct weekly reviews
- Track KPIs using
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Program Governance:
01_Program_Overview/for overall program management08_KPIs_Metrics/for performance monitoring
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Implementation:
- Follow implementation roadmap in master document
- Use training guide for certification program
| Role | Name | Extension |
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| Program Sponsor | TBD | TBD |
| Maintenance Manager | TBD | TBD |
| AM Coordinator | TBD | TBD |
| Training Lead | TBD | TBD |
| Safety Representative | TBD | TBD |
| Category | KPI | Target |
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| 👥 People | Training Completion | 100% |
| 👥 People | Safety Incidents | 0 |
| 🤝 Customers | On-Time Delivery | >98% |
| 🤝 Customers | Quality Defects | <100 PPM |
| 📈 Growth | OEE | >85% |
| 📈 Growth | MTBF | >720 hrs |
| 📈 Growth | CIL Compliance | >95% |
- Always follow lockout/tagout procedures
- Never bypass safety interlocks
- Report all safety concerns immediately
- Laser operations require specific training and PPE
- All documents are controlled and require approval for changes
- Check for latest revision before use
- Submit change requests to Maintenance Manager
| Version | Date | Author | Description |
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| 1.0 | [Date] | [Name] | Initial program release |
- Simpson Strong-Tie Website: www.strongtie.com
- OEM Manuals: [Location of equipment manuals]
- CMMS System: [Link to maintenance management system]
- Training Portal: [Link to learning management system]
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║ Building Stronger Through Excellence ║
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║ 👥 PEOPLE • 🤝 CUSTOMERS • 📈 GROWTH ║
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This Autonomous Maintenance Program is a living document system. Continuous improvement suggestions are welcomed and should be submitted through the kaizen process.