Which steps are done and which are still open
Review checklist progress so the next shift can see which required checks still need attention.
Checks completed
CMMS for Maintenance Technicians in Manufacturing
When a conveyor stops, you need the right job details and the last repair record. Open both in MaintBoard, follow the checks at the machine, and record what the next shift still needs to do.
- See your assigned jobs and check the last repair
- Complete PM checks and record readings, photos, and parts used
- Leave the job status and any unfinished work for the next shift
What makes a job harder on the plant floor?
The job just says the line stopped
- You get to the line and still need to confirm which conveyor stopped and what the operator saw.
The same fault has returned
- The earlier job says the line restarted. You need to see what the last technician checked and whether they replaced a part.
The PM checklist is back at the maintenance desk
- You finish the check at the machine, then have to remember the readings or copy them into the work order later.
Your shift ends before the job is finished
- The next technician needs to know what you checked, what is holding up the repair, and where to pick up.
Follow a conveyor repair from assignment to handover
Step 1
Open your assigned work order
- Check the conveyor, its location, what production reported, and the instructions on the job. Use the MaintBoard Android app where your plant allows phones on the floor.
Step 2
Check what was done last time
- Open the asset history to see earlier stoppages, repair notes, and parts used before you repeat a check the last shift already did.
Step 3
Complete the checks and record the repair
- Follow the instructions on the job. Record what you found, any required readings, the action you took, and the parts you used.
Step 4
Update the job for the next shift
- Complete the work order when the assigned work is done. If you are waiting for a spare or production access, record why it is on hold and what still needs attention.
What you can do from the plant floor
See your assigned jobs
Open work orders on Android, check the priority and instructions, and update the job at the machine where phones are allowed.
Equipment history
Open the asset record to review earlier breakdowns, repairs, and parts used.
PM checks and inspections
Complete the steps on the work order and record the readings, observations, and photos the job calls for.
Spare parts availability
Check the stock quantity and storeroom, then record the parts you used on the job.
Three jobs you might get on a manufacturing shift
A conveyor keeps stopping at startup
Read the previous repair notes and record what the conveyor did when you arrived. Leave enough detail for the next technician to recognize the same symptom.
A hydraulic press is due for a PM check
Open the assigned checklist and record the readings it asks for. Note anything the supervisor should review before planning further work.
A packaging line inspection finds a worn part
Record the finding and photo on the inspection. Check whether the replacement is in stock and leave the details for the supervisor to plan the job.
What the next shift needs from your work order
What you measured at the machine
Keep the value and unit on the work order along with any observation that explains the reading.
Readings recorded
What was fitted and how many were used
Record parts and quantities alongside the repair notes so the next technician can see what changed.
Parts used
Questions from maintenance technicians
- Can I review earlier repairs before starting a job?
- Yes. Open the asset history to review recorded breakdowns and work orders, including repair notes and parts used when those details were captured.
- Can I record readings and photos against an inspection?
- Yes. Use the reading or checklist steps configured on the work order. Add observations and photos so the next technician or supervisor can see what you found.
- What if I need a spare or the job cannot be finished this shift?
- Check stock and the storeroom if you need a part. Update the work order with the hold reason, what you have done, and what still needs attention for handover.
- Can I update the work order on Android?
- Yes. The MaintBoard Android app lets you review assigned work, complete steps, record findings, and update job status where your plant allows mobile use.
See what a technician sees on the next job
Bring a typical work order or PM checklist. We’ll walk through how a technician opens the job, records the work, and hands over anything still open.