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Alexander Garcia

Skokie ,IL

Summary

Looking to relocate in to the Glendale, Arizona area, I come with almost 40 years of diversified printing experience with an emphasis in commercial printing, press operator/feeder in offset sheet-fed printing. Self motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to process multiple projects. I pay great attention to detail and possess strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to perform under pressure and in a dynamic fast paced operational environment.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

2nd Pressman Feeder

Quantum Group
12.2020 - Current

Operated Heidelberg 102 Speedmaster 40” 6 Color with coater. Heidelberg 102 Speedmaster 40” 8 Color UV with coater. Landa S10 & S11 Nanographic Digital Press.


•Assisted 1st pressman with make ready. Checking registration and color. Looking for any mistakes, scratches, marks or any defects or blemishes on the job.


• Assisting 1st. pressman during run time. Making sure ink fountains are full. If coating, making sure coating is full. Making sure paper is feeding properly. Making sure there is enough paper stock for the job.


• Perform maintenance and keep the press and press area clean. Removal of dirty rags and proper disposal of chemical waste.

2nd Pressman Feeder

Johns Byrne
09.2013 - 08.2020

•Operated feeder and maintained Heidelberg 102 Speedmaster 40” 6 color with coater. Komori Lithrone G40 40” 6 color with coater. Conventional and UV.


•Assisted 1st pressman with make ready. Checking registration and color. Looking for any mistakes, scratches, marks or any defects or blemishes on the job.


• Assisting 1st. pressman during run time. Making sure ink fountains are full. If coating, making sure coating is full. Making sure paper is feeding properly. Making sure there is enough paper stock for the job.


• Perform maintenance and keep the press and press area clean. Removal of dirty rags and proper disposal of chemical waste.

Lead Valet

Lone Star Valet Parking Services
11.2011 - 09.2013
  • Hands on experience in maintaining staff levels in accordance to site operations
  • Demonstrate knowledge of parking protocols and other procedures governing valet duties
  • Coordinated an orderly overflow of arriving and departing traffic

Car/Motorcycle Detailer

Alex’s Mobile Detailing Service
01.2010 - 06.2011
  • Highly knowledgeable in different kinds of cars, especially classic cars, and their specifications
  • Clean interior and exterior by hand, brushes and other relevant equipment
  • Ability to operate all kinds of tools and equipment needed for refurbishing cars and motorcycles.
  • Meticulous and possess a keen eye for detail

2nd Pressman

Quantum Color Graphics, LLC
01.1997 - 01.2009
  • Operated and maintained the printing presses- Heidelberg Speedmaster 102 6-color 40” with coater

• Assisted 1st pressman with make ready. Checking registration and color. Looking for any mistakes, scratches, marks or any defects or blemishes on the job


• Assisting 1st. pressman during run time. Making sure ink fountains are full. If coating, making sure coating is full. Making sure paper is feeding properly. Making sure there is enough paper stock for the job.


  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, adjusted compensators to guide paper, regulated feed controls, unlocked plates and filled ink wells and cleaned, inspected and lubricated moving parts of press.
  • Worked with customers on color critical jobs for expert results including Rand McNally, The Bradford Exchange, Cardinal Health

Feeder

Bradley Printing
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Operated and maintained Heidelberg Speedmaster 102, 5-color 40” with coater, Heidelberg MO 25 5-color 25”
  • Assisted 1st and 2nd pressman in make ready and added chemicals and solutions to machines
  • Cleaned and maintained machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions
  • Inspected materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications
  • Monitored the presses to ensure that paper feeds were stocked abundantly

Solved problems such as paper jams to avoid excessive downtime

General Floor Helper/ Feeder

American Printers & Lithographers
10.1985 - 01.1993

Coordinated the distribution of paper stock from warehouse to relevant presses per job specifications.

Thrown and prepared paper stock and make ready to run and feed on each press.

Dispensed rags, filled chemicals, gathered dirty rags to be sent out to be cleaned and disposed of chemical waste properly for each press.

Swept and cleaned Pressroom and press areas.

Helped in gathering ink, varnishes and coating to each press.

Education

Rogers Sullivan High School
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Experience with Heidelberg Presses
  • Experience with Komori Presses
  • Certified forklift operator

Timeline

2nd Pressman Feeder

Quantum Group
12.2020 - Current

2nd Pressman Feeder

Johns Byrne
09.2013 - 08.2020

Lead Valet

Lone Star Valet Parking Services
11.2011 - 09.2013

Car/Motorcycle Detailer

Alex’s Mobile Detailing Service
01.2010 - 06.2011

2nd Pressman

Quantum Color Graphics, LLC
01.1997 - 01.2009

Feeder

Bradley Printing
01.1993 - 01.1997

General Floor Helper/ Feeder

American Printers & Lithographers
10.1985 - 01.1993

Rogers Sullivan High School
Alexander Garcia