How is technology changing the position of the maintenance operator as part of Industry 4.0?

Abstract

New skills are required of maintenance operators due to the implementation of Industry 4.0 technology, such as the ability to communicate with Cyber-Physical Systems and robots. In this paper, we examine the state-ofthe-art Industry 4.0 innovations that are transforming operations and production management. Then, we explore how maintenance operators' roles are changing in such a digitalized world. We discovered that in addition to the ability to communicate with computers, digital databases, and robots, Maintenance Operator 4.0 should locate relevant information and forecast events through the correct use of Big Data analytics. Finally, the ability to quickly adapt his abilities to new technologies is highly valued.