Creating a Work Order
Complete guide to work order creation
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Work orders are the backbone of maintenance. Each gets an auto-generated reference (WO-1, WO-2, etc.) and tracks everything from creation to closure.
Work Order Fields
Title
Brief summary of the work needed
Description
Detailed explanation with symptoms and instructions
Priority
LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, URGENT, or CRITICAL
Category
Preventive, Corrective, Emergency, or Inspection
Asset
Related equipment
Location
Where work happens
Assigned To
Technician or team
Due Date
Target completion date
Estimated Duration
Expected time in minutes
Tip
For recurring work, create task templates with predefined checklists and apply them when creating work orders.
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