Rev. No.

: 03
WORK ORDER TYPES Rev. Date: xx-xx-xxxx
Reference No.: W3-02-01

Work Order Type Codes

The Work Order Type Code indicates the nature of the asset management work. This code is applied to a
work order when it is approved. This code is essential for sorting the Ready Backlog during the planning
and scheduling processes and later for operational and KPI reporting of historical information.

WO Types WO Sub-Type Codes Description / Use Examples

CM-Replace Replacement of item by new Replacement of a worn-out bearing
or refurbished item of the
same type and make
CM-Repair Maintenance action is to Repack, weld, plug, reconnect, remake,
restore an item to its original etc.
state.
CM-Adjust Bringing any out-of- Align, set and reset, calibrate, balance,
tolerance condition into etc.
tolerance
CM-Refit Minor repair/servicing Polish, clean, grind, paint, coat, lube, oil
activity to return the item to change, etc.
an acceptable appearance,
Corrective
internal or external
Maintenance
CM-Troubleshoot The cause of the issue is Restart, resetting, no maintenance
(CM)
investigated, but no action, etc.
maintenance action is
performed, or the
maintenance action is
deferred. Able to regain
function by simple
maintenance actions, e.g.,
restarting or resetting
CM-Overhaul Major overhaul of a piece of Comprehensive inspection/overhaul
equipment with extensive disassembly and
replacement of items as specified or
required
PM-Inspection Periodic inspection/check: All types of general checks. Includes
scrutiny of an item carried minor servicing as part of the inspection
out with or without task.
dismantling, generally by the
Preventive
use of senses
Maintenance
PM-Service Tasks Periodic service tasks Cleaning, changing filters every month,
(PM)
(normally no dismantling of adjustments, and calibrations on a set
item) schedule.
PM-Test Periodic test of function Function test of gas detector, fire
performance alarms, a test of flow meter
PDM-Thermography Use of specific technologies Periodic checks using thermography
to monitor the condition of technologies to measure variables
Predictive
the equipment related to equipment condition
Maintenance
PDM-Ultrasonic Use of specific technologies Periodic checks using ultrasonic
(PDM)
to monitor the condition of technologies to measure variables
the equipment related to equipment condition

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WORK ORDER TYPES
WO Types WO Sub-Type Codes Description / Use
PDM-Oil Analysis Use of specific technologies
to monitor the condition of
the equipment
PDM-Vibration Use of specific technologies
to monitor the condition of
the equipment
PRJ-Modify Replace, renew, improve, or
Project change an item (or part of
Maintenance the item) with an item/part
(PRJ) of a different type, make,
material, or design.
Service SM Used to track minor service
Maintenance tasks
(SM)
ST-Meeting Used to capture technicians
attending meetings. Set up
as a standing work order.
ST-Training Used to track technicians
Standing (ST) attending training, seminars,
etc. Set up as a standing
work order.
ST-Wrench Used to capture
miscellaneous wrench time.
Asset Asset Reliability Review Used to capture reliability
Reliability (AR) review and analysis work
Rev. No.: 03
Rev. Date: xx-xx-xxxx
Reference No.: W3-02-01
Examples
Periodic checks using oil analysis
technologies to measure variables
related to equipment condition
Periodic checks using vibration
technologies to measure variables
related to equipment condition
Install a filter with a smaller mesh
diameter, replace a lubrication oil pump
with another type, reconfigure, etc. It
could be CAPEX or OPEX.
Hanging paper towel dispensers,
hanging whiteboard, mowing, moving
furniture, etc.
Technicians attending departmental or
plant-wide meetings.
Technicians are attending skills training
sessions.
Technicians watching a production line
come up after wash down.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode
and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
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