Welcome to Gear Talk, the podcast that connects maintenance & reliability professionals with reliable information, insights, and experts, enabling them to accomplish their goals more effectively, efficiently and enthusiastically. Join Wes Cash each month as he talks shop with industry experts, thought leaders, and the folks in the trenches keeping industry moving.
Gear Talk
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33 episodes
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Welcome to Gear Talk, the podcast that connects maintenance & reliability professionals with reliable information, insights, and experts, enabling them to accomplish their goals more effectively, efficiently and enthusiastically. Join Wes Cash each month as he talks shop with industry experts, thought leaders, and the folks in the trenches keeping industry moving.
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Recent Episodes
April 28, 2026
Plant Communication Without Bottlenecks
How do strong maintenance and reliability teams align communication across the shop floor, leadership, and peer groups without creating friction or bottlenecks? In this episode of Gear Talk, host Wes Cash sits down with coach Jaison Thomas to talk about building the kind of culture that keeps teams connected, engaged, and moving in the same direction. Drawing from experience in the Air Force, chemical manufacturing, food and beverage, and plant leadership, Jaison shares practical insight into how leaders can build trust on the factory floor, communicate effectively across levels of the organization, and create systems that help teams respond well when plans change. From psychological safety and lateral communication to SOP ownership and problem-solving at the level closest to the work, this episode focuses on how culture and leadership drive operational success. You’ll learn about: Why leadership presence on the floor matters How to build trust and communication with frontline teams The difference between communication problems and surprise problems Why lateral communication between operations and maintenance is so important How leaders can respond well without shutting down feedback What strong SOP ownership looks like in practice Why solving problems closest to the work improves speed and alignment How culture supports better decisions, execution, and continuous improvement Whether you’re leading a plant, managing a maintenance team, or trying to improve communication across your operation, this episode offers practical ideas for building stronger alignment and a healthier culture. Learn about this episode's sponsor at https://www.assetwatch.com/get-started?utm_source=noria&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-ads-wes&utm_term=q1-2026&utm_content=get-started Missed an episode of Gear Talk? Check out the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUMZtxzM4WqOBC53dsyVBi6FQGWsMDPT4 👉 Have questions or topic ideas? Email us at podcast@noria.com 👍 Like and Subscribe to stay connected with Gear Talk
March 30, 2026
Who Owns Lubrication?
Why has lubrication drifted from a specialized engineering discipline to something many plants treat as a basic task? In this episode of Gear Talk, recorded at Reliable Plant 2025, host Wes Cash sits down with Danny Shorten to explore how the role of lubrication has changed over the last four decades—and why it may be time to rethink it. Drawing from experience in lubricant testing, field engineering, marine environments, and lubrication management, Danny explains how some organizations gradually lost dedicated lubrication expertise and what that erosion has cost them. From lube room standards and lubricant selection to leadership ownership, training, and cross-functional alignment, this episode offers a practical look at what “good” lubrication really looks like in a modern facility. You’ll learn about: The shift from dedicated lubrication engineers to more generalized roles Why lubrication is much more than applying grease How poor lubricant selection practices can quietly drift away from OEM intent What a well-run lubrication program should look like, from the lube room to the plant floor Why lubrication needs a named owner and organizational buy-in How to assess your current state and build a realistic vision for improvement Why people and process matter more than shiny new tools Whether you’re trying to start a lubrication program, improve an existing one, or simply better understand where lubrication fits into reliability, this episode will help you focus on the fundamentals that drive lasting results. We'll be at Reliable Plant Conference again this June - will you? Register at https://conference.reliableplant.com before prices go up! Want to chat with Wes when you're there? Email us at podcast@noria.com. Missed an episode of Gear Talk? Check out the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUMZtxzM4WqOBC53dsyVBi6FQGWsMDPT4 👉 Have questions or topic ideas? Email us at podcast@noria.com 👍 Like and Subscribe to stay connected with Gear Talk
February 13, 2026
Mobile Equipment Reliability
What does reliability look like when your assets aren’t bolted to the floor—but hauling 200 tons of ore up a 6% grade? In this episode of Gear Talk, host Wes Cash sits down with Terry Taylor, a veteran of mining and heavy industry, to explore reliability in mobile equipment environments. From massive draglines in Texas to gold mining operations in Nevada and coal fleets in West Virginia, Terry shares hard-earned lessons on lubrication, oil analysis, planning, and culture. He explains how structured PM systems, in-house oil labs, and disciplined execution helped drive major cost reductions—and why mobile fleets demand just as much rigor as fixed plant assets. You’ll learn about: The unique reliability challenges of mobile mining equipment How assembly-line PM programs improve quality, speed, and consistency Why cleanliness and proper oil sampling are critical in heavy industry • The financial impact of reliability improvements on cost per ton How to shift culture in environments resistant to change Why assessments and “seeking first to understand” are key to building a roadmap Whether you work in mining, heavy equipment, or fixed plant operations, this episode offers practical insight into building sustainable reliability programs in some of the toughest operating environments in the world. Learn about this episode's sponsor at https://www.assetwatch.com/get-started Missed an episode of Gear Talk? Check out the playlist here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUMZtxzM4WqOBC53dsyVBi6FQGWsMDPT4 👉 Have questions or topic ideas? Email us at podcast@noria.com 👍 Like and Subscribe to stay connected with Gear Talk
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