Logs that list maintenance actions and dates are kept for all pieces of equipment. A heavy equipment daily inspection checklist is also used prior to operating equipment. As well as regularly inspecting equipment, plant personnel stock a supply of wear parts for repair purposes. These wear parts include, but are not limited to, belts, bearings, rollers, screens, hoses, spray bars and loader bucket parts. By stocking spare parts at the Tucson Plant, downtime is kept to a minimum.
Product is tested as often as twice a day for quality assurance.
As a result of frequent testing, material is more often in spec with the customers' needs. Operations at the Tucson Plant rely heavily on communication. Rather than using cell phones, personnel use Nextel two-way radios. The result is a reliable connection, which keeps production and operations at the Tucson Plant running smoothly. Training Training is key for maintaining successful operations.