Premier Tech: Taking Maintenance to the Next Level Through the Alabama Technical Training Lab
Maximizing uptime is a key factor in driving efficiency, but unexpected breakdowns and errors are increasingly common—especially with a shortage of skilled maintenance professionals. Poorly executed maintenance only compounds the issue, leading to more frequent equipment failures and decreased productivity.
To address these challenges, Premier Tech recently launched the Alabama Technical Training Lab—an immersive, hands-on training environment that is the first of its kind. This unique lab hosts a program designed to transform maintenance team members into skilled professionals. Recently, Cargill, a global leader in food production, sent members of their team to try it out. Read on to see what they thought.
The challenge
Whether you’re a large corporation or a small business, underskilled maintenance teams can lead to a variety of challenges, including:
- Increased downtime
- Reduced equipment lifespan
- Safety hazards
- Decreased morale
As in many manufacturing environments, these issues can negatively impact job satisfaction, productivity, and overall performance.
Enter the Alabama Technical Training Lab
The Alabama Technical Training Lab is held at Premier Tech’s world-class facility in Montgomery, AL. It allows up to four team members from one or more of your plants to attend each session. The objective is to help your team master the electric, pneumatic, automation, and robotic systems that Premier Tech offers through their equipment.
Listen in on what the Cargill team reported about their beta testing experience:
Real-world maintenance training with top quality equipment
“The quality is exceptional, matching what we experience in the work field, especially with the robots and other equipment we use in the workplace.” — Kristopher, Cargill Lewisburg, OH
“The equipment overall is phenomenal. It's equipment we see on our work floor every day.” — Mauricio, Cargill Flowery Branch, GA
Hands-on and relevant workshops
“The training was very relevant, especially given some of the issues we've recently faced back home. It shed light on how troubleshooting could be made much easier.” — Howard, Cargill Casa Grande, AZ
Concentrated training that boosts retention
“The training lab makes it nice, because it's all it's all centered on one specific thing, instead of pulling you in different directions like on-the-job training. There’s less of a chance of forgetting what you learn. This was extremely helpful!” — Kristopher, Cargill Lewisburg, OH
Insights that help teams grow in confidence
“The skills and knowledge I've gained in electrical troubleshooting have been so helpful. I can now easily identify and trace wires just by looking at the cables. I understand what the numbers mean and where they correspond... Additionally, learning more about pneumatics has enhanced my understanding of how cylinders actually work. Knowing what each cylinder and number represents is going to be incredibly helpful.”— Howard, Cargill Casa Grande, AZ
“I absolutely feel more confident in maintaining the equipment at my facility after this training. I gained knowledge on HMIs, robots, plumbing... I will feel a lot more confident back at workplace in those areas.”— Kristopher, Cargill Lewisburg, OH
Transform your team with one-of-a-kind maintenance training
The results of the Alabama Technical Training Lab speak for themselves: by equipping maintenance teams with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need, they will experience dynamic improvements in both performance and job satisfaction. As individuals continue to build on what they've learned, the long-term benefits are clear.
One participant summed up their experience this way:
"My overall experience has been great. The hands-on training provided through the Montgomery Training Lab has been phenomenal.” — Mauricio, Cargill Flowery Branch, GA
Whether you're looking to boost your team's performance, improve operational efficiency, and raise overall job satisfaction, the Alabama Technical Training Lab is a key next step.
Sign up for the next Alabama Technical Training Lab
Invest in just four to five days at the Alabama Technical Training Lab from Premier Tech, and gain years of success for your business. Discover the difference today!
