Alva Osborn
Monticello,NY
Summary
Skilled and reliable Printing Machine and Press Operator bringing positive attitude and strong safety and quality commitment to each project. Technically and mechanically adept Pressman with strong press education and training. 54 Years in print press manufacturing, forklift operation and customer service. Print Press Operator with capacity to prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines. Actively takes on special projects to assist other team members. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
54
54
years of professional experience
Work History
Pressman
Steingart Associates
08.1999 - 04.2023
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
- Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.
- Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- Maintained register during make-ready and productions processes.
- Employed root cause analysis to troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
- Mixed and poured paint and color mixtures into reservoirs.
- Applied appropriate packing sheets to cylinders to build up blanket of thickness.
Pressman
Horizon Printing
07.1983 - 08.1999
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
- Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- Mixed and poured paint and color mixtures into reservoirs.
- Applied appropriate packing sheets to cylinders to build up blanket of thickness.
- Properly secured loads with security straps, covers and security seals.
Pressman
Chic Press
06.1980 - 07.1983
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
- Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- Maintained register during make-ready and productions processes.
- Mixed and poured paint and color mixtures into reservoirs.
- Applied appropriate packing sheets to cylinders to build up blanket of thickness.
- Properly secured loads with security straps, covers and security seals.
Journeyman Pressman
Southern NY Publishers
03.1969 - 06.1980
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
- Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.
- Produced high-quality flyers, and mailers.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- Maintained register during make-ready and productions processes.
- Mixed and poured paint and color mixtures into reservoirs.
- Applied appropriate packing sheets to cylinders to build up blanket of thickness.
- Analyzed daily density readings from each printer to detect potential quality issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monticello High School
Monticello, NY06.1967
Skills
Letterpress Operation
- Ink and Related Materials
- Offset Printing
- Production Standards
- Proof Checking
- Print Run Sampling
- Press Loading
- Print Service Job Delivery
- Paper Feeding
- Operational Safety
- Monitor Equipment
- Color Correcting
- Project Deadlines
- Commercial Press Operation
- Ink and Water Systems Expertise
- Review Samples
- Automated Printing Oversight
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Printing Press Operation
- Routine Inspections
Accomplishments
- Achieved timely production by completing print job with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Pressman
Steingart Associates
08.1999 - 04.2023
Pressman
Horizon Printing
07.1983 - 08.1999
Pressman
Chic Press
06.1980 - 07.1983
High School Diploma -
Monticello High School
Journeyman Pressman
Southern NY Publishers
03.1969 - 06.1980