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Handoff Template
A handoff template for South African line teams, with space for settings, open faults, spares used and next checks.
Where Handoff Template fits in a live production week
Handoff Template in resources gives line teams a clean way to record settings, open faults, spares used and the next checks due. It is meant for SMT handover between shifts, technicians or production responsibility on the same floor.
Record the board name, shift dates, and machine state before the next team touches anything. Note whether the line stopped for feeder errors, paste variation, power loss, or missing reels, because each one changes the checks that follow. A useful handoff for South African electronics work must also capture site factors such as inland dust, coastal humidity, and planned load-shedding windows.
Add clear photos of the current setup while the board is still loaded and the fault is visible. Include feeder positions, stencil ID, oven recipe name, and any boards held back for inspection. That record helps the incoming technician compare what was running against what should be running.
Details worth carrying forward
This template gives the next shift one place to find settings, open snags, and the next actions due. It suits SMT handover where placement, printing, inspection, and reflow notes need to stay with the same board build. Clear entries on rejects, paused reels, and pending approvals matter more than long explanations.
Use Handoff Template with board photos and short fault notes when a stoppage spans more than one team. Before boards leave the area, confirm counts, labels, and any units set aside for recheck. SMT line enquiries should name the board type, the placement volume and the machines already on the line.
- Shift record for one active board
- Feeder, stencil, and recipe logged
- Open faults listed for next team
Handover points for local sites
A Durban line may need humidity notes around paste handling, while Gauteng teams often need better records on dust, covers, and sensor cleaning. Sites working around courier collections or shared technical staff should write down what must happen before stock or boards move off the line. Where power cuts interrupt production, capture the exact stage where the run stopped.
Use the template to note SPI or AOI failures, machine alarms, nozzle swaps, and spares taken from stores. If a reel was replaced mid-run, write the part code and remaining quantity if known. Keep the wording plain so the next technician can act without decoding internal shorthand.
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What to capture on handover
Use this Handoff Template to pass on board photos, stoppage timing, and failed checks between shifts or teams. Keep the subject line plain and accurate.
Fill it in before the end of the shift while counts, defects, and settings are still visible. The page works best when paired with photos, stoppage timing, and a short list of checks due on restart.