I  put "needs" in quotes. The difference between

I  put "needs" in quotes. The difference between JB running the processor and anybody else, including "seasoned staff" is nearly 1,000 pounds per hour. That's enough to make the difference between acceptable and not acceptable. JB was never able to train someone else to run his tape machines. I expect the same story here. But hey, he's trying!

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Processor 3 Status NOW: We are not modifying or changing the processor.  I am stepping up the feed rates on shifts with experienced staff and running at lower feedrates on new staff,  until everyone is trained the same way on this machine. I have run the Processor at 2,700 lbs/hr on shifts that I am operating it or training others. Seasoned staff is quickly getting there, between 1500 and 2000 lbs/hr with our staff depending on what their experience is. I am working with new staff on their shifts to teach them everything I know and to determine what additional information they need to help diagnose issues. As we evolve a team of 3 for operating shifts I suspect most issues will go away. Our processor requests more plastic some hours, and less others, with an average in the middle where we want to operate. Unfortunately, permitting does not work that way. Permits establish an absolute maximum limit and we are not allowed to make up for lost time or hours that a maximum was reached. Originally we were granted a permit to operate at 2000 lbs/hr. This proved to be a severe limiting factor when dealing with a machine that needed a 1000 lbs/hr one hour, and 3000 the next.  With our 4000 lbs/hr permit, my goal is to achieve 3000 lbs/hr or 36T/day on average on system 3.  Prospective customers are requesting this performance data so I am mindful of the need to accomplish this as soon as possible.

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