Maintenance Supervisor
Pratique seu vocabulário e habilidades de conversação descrevendo a rotina de um supervisor de manutenção.
Exercício: Maintenance Supervisor
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Vocabulário Útil
maintenance Substantivo
Definição: The act of keeping machines working properly.
Exemplo: Maintenance is scheduled every two weeks.
supervisor Substantivo
Definição: A person who manages a team or process.
Exemplo: The supervisor checks if the machines are safe to use.
equipment Substantivo
Definição: Tools or machines used in a specific job.
Exemplo: The company bought new maintenance equipment.
technician Substantivo
Definição: A worker who operates or repairs machines.
Exemplo: The technician replaced the broken motor.
inspection Substantivo
Definição: A careful check to make sure everything is in good condition.
Exemplo: They do an inspection every morning.
breakdown Substantivo
Definição: When a machine stops working.
Exemplo: We had a breakdown in the assembly line.
repair Verbo / Substantivo
Definição: To fix something that is broken.
Exemplo: They need to repair the hydraulic pump.
preventive maintenance Substantivo
Definição: Maintenance done to avoid future problems.
Exemplo: Preventive maintenance saves time and money.
lubricate Verbo
Definição: To apply oil or grease to reduce friction.
Exemplo: Lubricate the bearings before starting the machine.
schedule Substantivo / Verbo
Definição: A plan for when things should happen.
Exemplo: The supervisor scheduled the next maintenance for Friday.
downtime Substantivo
Definição: The time when a machine or system is not working.
Exemplo: We had two hours of downtime yesterday.
safety check Substantivo
Definição: A quick review to ensure conditions are safe.
Exemplo: Do a safety check before starting the engine.
Perguntas para Discussão
1️⃣ What’s your main responsibility as a maintenance supervisor?
I make sure all machines are running safely and efficiently.
2️⃣ How many technicians work on your team?
There are six technicians under my supervision.
3️⃣ How do you organize preventive maintenance?
We have a schedule for each type of machine.
4️⃣ What kind of machines do you work with?
Mostly hydraulic presses and CNC machines.
5️⃣ What do you do when a machine breaks down?
I check the problem and assign a technician to repair it.
6️⃣ How do you track maintenance activities?
We use an app to record inspections and repairs.
7️⃣ What’s the most common problem in your machines?
Usually oil leaks and sensor failures.
8️⃣ What safety procedures are important for your team?
Wearing PPE and locking out power sources before repairs.
9️⃣ Do you prefer working with preventive or corrective maintenance? Why?
Preventive — it saves time and avoids accidents.
🔟 How do you motivate your team to follow safety rules?
By giving feedback and recognizing good practices.
⚙️ Mini Tarefa (Mini Task) – Factory Talk
Instrução: Olhe para uma máquina ou área que você conhece bem. Escreva três frases curtas em inglês:
- Descreva o equipamento.
- Mencione um possível problema de manutenção.
- Sugira uma solução.
Exemplo:
The conveyor belt is old and noisy.
The rollers are not lubricated.
We should add oil and check the bearings.
🧠 Vocabulário Bônus (Bonus Vocabulary)
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO): procedure to ensure a machine is completely off before maintenance.
- Bearing: metal part that helps rotating movement.
- Hydraulic system: system using oil pressure to move parts.
- CNC machine: computer-controlled machine for precision parts.
- Root cause: main reason for a problem.
Atividade: Vocabulário de Manutenção
Complete as frases abaixo com as palavras que você aprendeu sobre manutenção.