The Chardon Rubber Company developed a checklist aimed at reducing downtime on its machines.
One list is external-tasks to be completed and materials to be brought to the machine before it can be shut down. The other list is internal-procedures that must be done to restart the machine.
While the machine operator executes the tasks on the internal list, a helper completes a second list of internal jobs. When both finish, the machine is turned on and the next production batch begins.
External checklist
- Process sheet envelope
- Material
- Die and screen
- Labels and staple gun
- Skids and packaging
- 10-to-1 drawing
- 10-to-1 comparator works
- Template and tools
- Opening die and air die
Internal checklist-operator
- Set zones
- Die placement
- Feed stock
- Heat die
- Sizing conveyor speed
Internal checklist-helper
- Change/review cutter
- Change length on cutter
- Set puller speed
- Put in opening die and air die
- Weight scale
- 12-inch cut fixture