THIS PAPER DISCUSSES HOW TO INCREASE YOUR UP TIME THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROGRAM. LEARN HOW TO WRITE A WORKING SCOPE FOR A MACHINE REPAIR OR REMANUFACTURE. ALSO DISCUSSED IS HOW TO SELECT A REBUILDER AND AVOID THOSE ADDITIONAL CHARGES, LOCATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING THE 10 MAJOR PROBLEM AREAS OF STAMPING PRESS OPERATIONS, PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS, AND PRESS SAFETY AND OSHA. THE GOAL OF THIS PAPER IS TO TRAIN YOUR PERSONNEL TO BECOME PROFICIENT IN TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTAINING PRESS ROOM EQUIPMENT THROUGH INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF THE MACHINERY.