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The Industry-Leading Maintenance Podcast
Tune in to see what maintenance and reliability professionals are saying about innovation, tools, and strategies in the industry. Join our hosts, Jake Hall and David Lee, and explore what it takes to reach optimal reliability and productivity in production lines.
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They’re involved in every industry you can imagine. Often overlooked, under-appreciated, and only remembered in the event something fails. They make HUGE impacts on everyone’s life daily. Who do you think we’re talking about? That’s right, maintenance workers. The unsung heroes of the manufacturing industry. We think it’s time to change the narrative around maintenance, which is why we’ve created The Maintainers: A Blue Cap Community Podcast. Join hosts Jake Hall and David Lee as they interview technical experts, innovators, and thought leaders to find out how we can achieve the ultimate goal of world class maintenance. Don’t wait until it’s too late, subscribe to The Maintainers wherever you get your podcasts so you’ll be notified as soon as our first episode drops.
Championing Change in Manufacturing with John Davis, Vice President at American Wood Fibers
Davis, a seasoned professional in the Maintenance industry, has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience over his illustrious career. Serving as the Vice President at American Wood Fibers, Davis has navigated complex projects and contributed significantly to the company`s impressive reputation. Always receptive to new ideas, he is known to integrate innovative solutions such as AI-powered predictive maintenance software into everyday processes, heralding a new era in the maintenance industry.
Modernizing Manufacturing One Asset at a Time with André Bezerra, Maintenance Technician at Petersen Precision Engineering
André’s curiosity and hands-on approach led him to pursue a career where he could be involved in building and creating robotics and automation systems, and at Peterson, he brings a unique combination of electrical and mechanical engineering expertise. The trio talk about the importance of a bottom-up approach, improving maintenance by tracking data, and what skills aspiring engineers need to build on to be successful in the field.
Unlocking the Power of Robotics in Manufacturing with John Weiler, Sales Manager at Boston Dynamics
John is no stranger to robotics, having worked previously for Path Robotics before joining the Boston Dynamics team in May of this year. John walks the factory floors every day alongside Spot, The Agile Mobile Robot that can deliver precise measurements on the go. He shares his thoughts on the role of robots in the manufacturing space, how AI and automation has advanced, and what its like having a robot at home!
Empowering the Next Generation of Engineers with Christian Olson, Mechanical Engineer at Accuride Corporation
A fresh face to the industry, Christian`s insights into reliability and maintenance are unique and highlight a generational shift in industry attitudes. Passionate about predictive maintenance, Christian has a refreshingly positive approach on advancing technology. This episode is a must-watch for those looking to understand how to engage, inspire, and hire the new generation of engineers.
How Data-Obsession Will Save Your Plant Money with Gautam Sane, Senior Reliability Engineer at CP Kelco
After more than a decade in the industry, Gautam has and shares his unique insights into the world of reliability. Taking on a data driven approach to analyze asset performance and track key metrics has allowed him and his team to drive up the quality of their products and eliminate inefficiencies in their manufacturing processes.
Winning the Battle Against Unplanned Downtime with Walt Harrison, Controls and Automation Engineer at Swarco Reflex LLC
Walt shares a wealth of knowledge in this episode, with topics spanning from his transition from IT to the manufacturing space, how he and the team at Swarco think about predictive maintenance, why he believes in always training your replacement, and what industry leaders need to focus on as we pave our way into the future.
Leveraging Networks to Maximize Uptime with Nikki Gonzales, Head of Partnerships at Quotebeam
Nikki brings a different perspective to the show: having always been primarily on the business side of operations, and citing her long passion for wanting to match problems with solutions at a high level. Join the trio as they talk leveraging networks, the importance of good role models, and her own podcast!
How to Lead Your Teams to Successfully Integrate Revolutionary New Technologies with Russel Tatro, Maintenance Supervisor at Cadence Inc
With years of experience that includes an almost-decade long stint at Electric Boat, Russel shares his thoughts on the evolution of technology, strategies to being a good leader, and what we can look forward to in the future.
Why a Top-Down Approach is Required to Improve Quality with Anna Goodman, Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer at Celanese
Anna has over a decade of experience in a range of industries, from nuclear to chemicals. Anna brings her extensive and diverse manufacturing background to leadership, diversity in the industry, and the subject of AI.
Having Clear Maintenance Goals with Longchi Foma, General Manager at Kalera
Having Clear Maintenance Goals with Longchi Foma, General Manager at Kalera, a $60M vertical hydroponic farm facility, Longchi Foma has nearly a decade of experience in the oil & gas industry, and brings a unique perspective to managing complex, large-scale, innovative operations, besides avoiding unplanned equipment downtime.