Hands-on learning at the MULTIVAC Training Center helps operators and technicians master troubleshooting, optimize performance, and reduce production downtime.

Why Training is Essential for Maximizing Equipment Performance

At MULTIVAC Group, we believe training is the key to unlocking PEAQ performance. When it comes to operating and maintaining complex packaging and processing equipment, knowledge is power—and a well-trained team is your greatest asset.

Proper training isn’t just about learning which buttons to push. It’s about empowering operators and technicians with the skills, confidence, and troubleshooting know-how to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently. That investment pays off across every area of your production line.

Top 6 Benefits of Equipment Training

1. Increased Efficiency and Reduced Downtime

Employees who understand how to operate MULTIVAC Group equipment properly can identify and resolve issues faster, reducing unplanned stops and optimizing production output. Trained teams can maintain faster cycle times with fewer interruptions.

2. Enhanced Workplace Safety

Training ensures employees follow proper machine safety protocols, reducing the risk of injury and supporting a culture of safety. This protects both your people and your business by minimizing OSHA incidents and downtime.

3. Consistent Product Quality

A well-trained operator understands how machine settings impact product consistency. With greater technical knowledge, your team can achieve better packaging quality, reduce waste, and maintain high standards from run to run.

4. Lower Maintenance and Repair Costs

Training helps your team catch small issues before they become big problems. Through preventive maintenance and early detection, you’ll avoid expensive service calls, minimize part failures, and extend the life of your equipment.

5. Faster Adoption of New Technology

As production technologies evolve, a trained workforce can adapt quickly. Whether it’s a software upgrade, new equipment, or an automated system, training ensures your team stays ahead of the curve.

6. Higher Employee Satisfaction and Retention

Investing in employee training shows you care about their growth. That translates into higher morale, greater confidence on the floor, and lower turnover—a competitive advantage in today’s tight labor market.

Inside the MULTIVAC Group Training Center

The MULTIVAC Training Center offers a complete learning journey—from foundational operator training to advanced troubleshooting and certification programs. Our hands-on, machine-specific courses are designed to meet the real needs of today’s food processors and manufacturers.

Fundamentals: Understanding the “Why” Behind the Machine

Our popular Fundamentals of Thermoformers course helps participants go beyond basic operation and understand the science behind the process.

For example:

Why does over-pressurizing the forming die cause whistling and part defects?
Why do smaller packages often require higher sealing pressure than larger ones?

This deeper knowledge leads to better decisions, fewer errors, and higher-quality output.

Each class includes equipment-specific reviews tailored to your installed base—because no two configurations are alike.

Advanced Troubleshooting Courses

For more experienced operators and technicians, our Advanced Training programs provide structured methods for diagnosing and resolving issues.

Take the sealing process, for instance:

We break down the cycle step by step, including valve actuation and sensor signaling.
Participants learn to trace issues using logic, not guesswork.

We also offer targeted modules such as Vacuum and Safety Troubleshooting, developed using real-world service data. These high-impact topics address two of the most common sources of downtime and compliance risk.

MULTIVAC Certified Technician (MCT) Program

Looking to build in-house experts? The MULTIVAC Certified Technician (MCT) program is our highest level of technical training.

This five-course series includes:

Electrical and pneumatic system fundamentals
Equipment-specific applications
Hands-on diagnostics and real-life troubleshooting simulations

The program concludes with a capstone week focused on solving actual machine failures in a controlled environment. Graduates leave with the confidence and skillset to lead your maintenance team.

Training That Delivers ROI

The difference between a machine operator and a production expert? Training.

MULTIVAC Group’s Training Center turns everyday users into highly skilled technicians—boosting efficiency, improving uptime, and elevating the performance of your entire operation.