Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Aaron Kuhno

Madera,CA

Summary

To obtain a challenging position which effectively utilizes my many years of printing experience. To increase my knowledge of the printing and production process. To meet and/or exceed customers goals and expectations Supportive Team lead with 20 years of experience leading teams. Expert in following detailed production schedules with distinguished history of maximizing productivity. Committed to proactive reorganization for optimized safety and efficiency.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Press Operator, Lead

QUAD GRAPHICS
Merced, CA.
01.2013 - Current
  • Press operations, ink/water balance, registration/compensation controls, crew management, quality and customer concerns, trouble shooting, press maintenance, roller installation, MIS computer documentation, make ready, plate/blanket installation, production deadlines

Superintendent, Press Room

MADERA TRIBUNE
Madera, CA.
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Oversee production, inventory control, press operation, registration controls, pressmaintenance, plate/blanket installation, roll tending, pre-press operations, tape-up negatives,film developing/chemistry, plate processing, bindery assistance/maintenance

Press Operator/Bindery Assistant

MARIPOSA GAZETTE
Mariposa, CA.
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Set color, ink/water balance, press maintenance, trouble shooting, roll tending, pre-press, tape-up negatives, plate processing, bindery machine assistance

Press Operator, Lead

QUEBICOR WORLD
Merced, CA.
01.1995 - 01.2005
  • Press operation, ink/water balance, registration controls, crew management, customer/quality concerns, trouble shooting, press maintenance, make ready, plate/blanket installation, material handling, stacker adjustments, roll tending

Education

Chowchilla Union High School
1992

Skills

  • Leadership/Supervision Problem Solving Quality and Productivity Improvement Creative
  • Talent Quality Control Continuous Improvement Troubleshooting/Repairing Problems
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Press Maintenance Procedures Comprehension
  • Ink and Water Systems Expertise
  • Mechanical Press Operation
  • Newsprint Handling
  • Production Processes
  • Production Efficiency
  • Press Management
  • Expertise in Plate Making
  • Time Management
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Color Correcting

Accomplishments

  • Assisted twice in the disassemble and the reassembly of a King Press printing press
  • Set-up ergonomic workflow of the Madera Tribune press room and bindery upon relocation
  • Advanced from general worker to press lead in five years
  • Team member of the month 4 times in ten yeas
  • Ran a Heidelberg-Harris M-1000 press at 66,000 iph for 28 hours nonstop

Timeline

Press Operator, Lead

QUAD GRAPHICS
01.2013 - Current

Superintendent, Press Room

MADERA TRIBUNE
01.2008 - 01.2013

Press Operator/Bindery Assistant

MARIPOSA GAZETTE
01.2006 - 01.2007

Press Operator, Lead

QUEBICOR WORLD
01.1995 - 01.2005

Chowchilla Union High School
Aaron Kuhno