There are many sides to maintenance in a manufacturing plant. Preventative and corrective maintenance are necessary to keep machinery and equipment running at optimal efficiency. But an equally important (and often neglected) piece of the maintenance puzzle is the control system.
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“Do you know how to use AutoCAD?” That was the question my boss asked me, a few weeks after I started in my new position at Avanceon. My response, “Wow! Yes, although it’s been nearly 9 years- but I’m sure I can brush up my skills.” Eager to impress at my new job and excited by the opportunity to gain new knowledge, I put together a plan and got to work. I began by watching some online videos. YouTube is a great resource. Now, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend learning a brand new technical skill solely based on YouTube videos but if you need a simple refresher as well as an update on enhancements, it’s a great place to start. I was actually surprised by how much it had changed over the years- I had plenty to learn!
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After college, I got a mediocre job working in Customer Care for an energy company. I used that job to gain customer service and sales experience and to build my resume, but certainly did not plan to stay forever. Before I knew it, however, one year turned to two and two to four. I found myself in a slump. Stuck in an uninteresting job and at a salary standstill, I decided it was time for me to further my career somewhere else.
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At Avanceon we are always looking to try new tools and innovate in all we do. This is not limited to when we are “on the clock”. Our homes are often another area where we look to apply our skills learned in the manufacturing world to make our life easier (or at least cooler and a topic for conversation). While each of us can’t likely afford a top of the line Rockwell PLC for simple home automation, I have found low cost options that can allow me the ability to automate and control a number of functions in my home.
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Electricity is such a necessary part of our lives that we tend to take it for granted- often underestimating its capacity for causing injury. Fortunately, many potentially dangerous situations can be avoided by following basic electrical safety principles and adhering to safe practices. Through my personal experience and a slew of training, the following blog is intended to share some useful knowledge and to help keep you (and those around you) safe when dealing with electricity.
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