Benefits to Operators & Maintenance Staff

There are direct benefits which operators can gain from TPM:

A clean, tidy and safer workplace. One of the most visible benefits of TPM is the improvement in the workplace and general working conditions.
Problems and faults fixed. The problems and faults which have hindered people's jobs and caused a lot of frustration are rectified.
A say in what goes on in their area. People have some control over their own working area, and have the satisfaction of suggesting improvements and seeing them implemented.
Opportunities to increase skills and knowledge. TPM programmes offer increased training and development opportunities for the shop floor.
Increased self-confidence. Better training and the ability to self-manage problems and implement improvements builds self-esteem.
Fewer panics. Reduced faults and problems leads to a more pleasant working environment.
People working smarter, not harder. Efforts are more productive. Dirty, difficult, or hazardous tasks are investigated and eliminated where possible.

Machinery, equipment, and tooling, etc., which is clean, kept in good condition, and, as a result is easier and safer to work on.
Less breakdown maintenance. A significant reduction in breakdowns can be achieved with TPM. This means less panics, pressure, and unsocial working hours to restore equipment to operational condition.
Less time spent carrying out unskilled tasks. Skilled maintenance staff are relieved of the many simple but important tasks they have traditionally carried out.
More time to spend on preventing breakdowns. The skills of maintenance staff can be used more effectively. This will include establishing a maintenance strategy for each piece of equipment, investigating problems, and eliminating the root causes.
More active involvement. Maintenance staff are actively involved in the production process, rather than being kept at arm's length until something goes wrong.