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GENERAL INFORMATION
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1.3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Some recurring terms found within the manual are described in order to complete their meaning.
Maintenance:
The set of operations required to maintain the machine efficient and in good working order.
Normally some operations are scheduled by the manufacturer, who defines the necessary skills and
methods of intervention.
Some unscheduled operations must be performed after consulting the manufacturer.
Operator:
A person chosen and authorised among those who have the requirements, skills and information
necessary for installation, use and ordinary maintenance of the machine.
Maintenance technician:
Technician chosen and authorised among those who have the requirements to perform routine and
extraordinary maintenance on the machine. Therefore, the technician must have accurate information
and competences with particular skills in the field of intervention.
Format changeover:
Set of operations to carry out on the machine before starting to work with characteristics other than the
previous ones.
Training:
Training process aimed at transferring to the new operator the knowledge, skills and behaviours
required to operate the machine autonomously, properly and safely.
Installer:
Technician chosen and authorised by the manufacturer or by its representative, among those with the
requirements to install and test the machine or the relevant system.
Assistant:
Employee assigned to assist the production processes of the machine or system in question.
Production manager:
Qualified technician, with experience and competence in the field of machinery for the reference sector.
Depending on the production requirements, the production manager can operate the machine directly,
or
select the operator to be assigned to the task.
