S2 E10: Bridging the Skills Gap in Maintenance with Jim Vantyghem

Welcome back to another episode of the Pledge Pros Podcast! Today, we are joined by Jim Vantyghem, Asset Health Manager at Associated Materials. Jim brings his wealth of experience in asset health management to discuss the critical skills needed for maintenance technicians and how to effectively integrate CMMS systems to enhance maintenance operations.

Join us as we explore:

• Jim’s extensive background and journey in the maintenance industry
• The growing gap between required and available skills in maintenance technicians
• The role of standardized testing and aptitude assessments in identifying skill gaps
• The importance of building relationships and trust within your team
• Strategies for leveraging CMMS to reduce downtime and improve reliability
• Practical advice on optimizing preventive maintenance and defect elimination
• Effective communication techniques to understand and motivate your team
• How to foster a proactive maintenance culture and achieve operational excellence

Whether you're a maintenance leader or a technical professional, this episode offers valuable insights into developing essential skills and integrating technology to improve maintenance reliability.

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