Finding the Real Problem: Mike Escobedo on Data, Maintenance, and Manufacturing

What makes a great operator? Miguel “Mike” Escobedo says it starts with knowing your machine. Mike joins Martin Engster on Maintenance Manufacturing Insights to talk about his journey from sweeping floors to becoming a manufacturing leader. They discuss why maintenance and manufacturing need to work together, how operators can learn to spot equipment problems, and why good data can help teams find the real cause of a problem. Mike also shares his thoughts on Industry 4.0, new technology, teamwork, leadership, and his years of experience on the manufacturing floor.