TPM Autonomous Maintenance Audit Toolkit (Audit Checklists & PPT Guide)

DESCRIPTION
 

The TPM Autonomous Maintenance Audit Toolkit is a structured package designed to help organizations evaluate the maturity and effectiveness of their Autonomous Maintenance (Jishu Hozen) implementation.

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Developed by our JIPM-certified TPM Instructor, this toolkit provides pillar‑specific audit checklists and a PowerPoint guidance deck (PPT) to support systematic audits. The toolkit enables teams to measure progress, identify gaps, and prioritize improvement actions in line with TPM excellence standards.

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This toolkit is ideal for TPM coordinators, maintenance leaders, and shopfloor teams seeking to sustain Autonomous Maintenance practices and prepare for external TPM excellence evaluations.

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KEY FEATURES

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1. Autonomous Maintenance Audit Checklists – Step‑by‑step criteria for evaluating AM maturity.

2. Guidance PPT Deck – Explains the audit process and how to use the checklists effectively.

3. Gap Identification – Highlights areas requiring corrective action and improvement.

4. Alignment with JIPM TPM Excellence Standards – Ensures audits are consistent with recognized criteria.

5. Practical Application – Designed for shopfloor teams and TPM coordinators.

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CONTENTS

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1. Introduction to Autonomous Maintenance Audit – Purpose, scope, and benefits.

2. Audit Framework – Structure, criteria, and scoring methodology.

3. Audit Checklists – Detailed criteria for each step of Autonomous Maintenance.

4. Guidance PPT Deck – Instructions for conducting audits consistently.

5. Gap Analysis & Action Planning – Identifying improvement opportunities.

6. Using Results for TPM Excellence – Leveraging audit outcomes to strengthen AM pillar performance.

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Note: List of checklists included in this toolkit:

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1. AM Step 1 Audit Checklist: Audit Sheet for Initial Cleaning

2. AM Step 2 Audit Checklist: Audit Sheet for Sources of Dirt & Countermeasures for Difficult-to-access Locations

3. AM Step 3 Audit Checklist: Audit Sheet for Creating Cleaning & Lubrication Standards

4. AM Step 4 Audit Checklist: Audit Sheet for General Inspection

   • Step 4.1: General Inspection (Lubrication)​

   • Step 4.2: General Inspection (Hydraulic & Pneumatic)​

   • Step 4.3: General Inspection (Drive)​

   • Step 4.4: General Inspection (Electrical)​

   • Step 4.5: General Inspection (Lubrication)​

5. AM Step 5 Audit Checklist: Audit Sheet for Autonomous Inspection

6. AM Step 6 Audit Checklist: Audit Sheet for Order & Arrangement

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​FURTHER LEARNING RESOURCES

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1. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

2. Autonomous Maintenance (Jishu Hozen)

3. Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

4. TPM Team Guide

5. TPM Assessment Toolkit

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