Estudio para optimizar los métodos y tiempos de trabajo en el área de anodizado de la Empresa Cedal.

Abstract

It has been proposed to optimize the methods and times of work in the anodizing process in the company CEDAL S.A of the city of Latacunga, with the purpose of improving the production processes, the use of resources, and increasing the productivity level of the company; to reach this goal, mechanisms were used, such as: surveys, direct observation of production processes and dialogues with the staff, thus determining the current process of work that the Company uses in its production lines and dialogues with the staff, determined the current work process that the company uses in its production lines. The investigation includes diagrams of processes, diagrams of routes, and of flow of processes the same that allow to detect unnecessary activities and downtimes during the manufacturing process. In addition, an ergonomic analysis of existing jobs in the area of anodizing was carried out, determining the job position with the greatest ergonomic incidence, a survey was used, its results helped us to present alternative solutions to improve the performance of workers. The proposal shows a better performance of materials, machines, and human resources, making the job easier and safer for the process. It is recommended that the information provided in the study, such as Plans, Process Sheets, Process Analysis Diagrams, Route and Plant Distribution Diagrams, be the basis for decision making and facilitate production planning and scheduling. It ends with a comparative economic technical research, which details the investments to be made and the costs of implementing the project. With the application of these changes, an increase in productivity of 21%, reduction of ergonomic risks and occupational diseases in the long term is sought, as well as the constant training of personnel.