Training is the key to overcome operator knowledge gaps

17 January 2022

Proseal believes there is a need to put an emphasis on training to avoid a ‘knowledge gap’ among machine operators caused by the pandemic.

The company is offering its customers both on-site training and a variety of courses at a dedicated Training Centre at Proseal’s UK headquarters in Cheshire.

While social distancing rules and a reduction in site visits have inevitably impacted on numbers over the past 20 months, the company says it is vital that businesses focus their attention again on in-depth training as a critical part of maintaining the throughput and efficiency of their operations.

“For nearly two years, it’s been hard for customers to send operators on courses, or even to invite training onto their premises. And while there’s always a place for remote learning, when it comes to effective tray seal usage and maintenance, there is no substitute for hands-on practical training,” said Andy Gray, training manager at Proseal.”Any gaps in operator or engineer knowledge can have a big impact.”

According to Proseal the benefits of a comprehensive training programme include reduced downtime and product wastage, and greater performance and reliability of the Proseal equipment, which can lead to increased productivity. A fuller understanding of the sealing process – in particular how product contamination affects seal quality – gives trainees confidence in running machines and accurately diagnosing faults. This also leads to less reliance on Proseal support, something which in itself was of particular benefit during the pandemic.

Proseal invites anybody wanting to know more about the training options available to visit https://www.proseal.com/contact/training/