Armand Bishop
Madison Heights,MI
Summary
Results-driven Digital Textile Printing Technician specializing in Kornit DTG production systems. Skilled in maintaining and troubleshooting Kornit printers, achieving high equipment uptime and optimizing production processes for garment output. Focused on enhancing print quality and implementing effective sourcing strategies for parts and consumables. (Available for Relocation)
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Textile Printing Technician
Kornit
07.2024 - Current
- Maintain and operate Kornit Atlas Max, Avalanche, and Poly printers supporting 1,500-3,000+ garments per shift
- Maintain 95-98% uptime via proactive maintenance and rapid troubleshooting
- Execute structured daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance reducing unplanned downtime by 20-30%
- Perform advanced nozzle testing, printhead recovery, and alignment procedures
- Diagnose and resolve ink system issues including air intrusion, pressure imbalance, and circulation failures
- Troubleshoot and correct print defects such as banding, color inconsistency, misregistration, and fading
- Replace pumps, dampers, filters, tubing, and valves to restore system performance
- Calibrate printers for accurate registration and color output
- Interpret system logs and error codes to implement corrective actions
- Support firmware updates, system resets, and software troubleshooting
- Coordinate with production teams to maintain continuous workflow
- Operate and maintain Mimaki large format printers
- Maintain detailed maintenance logs and performance tracking
- Open To Relocation: True
Education
Graduate Certificate - Leadership And Business Management
Brunswick Business Administration
Brunswick, GASome College (No Degree) - Film And Video Production
American InterContinental University
Powder Springs, GASkills
- Kornit Atlas Max
- Kornit Avalanche
- Kornit Poly
- Printer Calibration
- Printhead Recovery & Alignment
- Ink System Management
- Pneumatic diagnostics
- Mechanical diagnostics
- Error code analysis
- Firmware Troubleshooting
- High-volume production
- Predictive maintenance
- Production optimization
- Workflow improvement
- Pump Replacement
- Damper Replacement
- Filter Replacement
- Tubing Replacement
- Manifold maintenance
- Vacuum System Diagnostics
- Adelco Conveyor Dryers
- Mimaki Large Format Printers
- Helix UV Cylinder Printers
Certification
- Leadership and Management
- Culinary Arts
- Real-Estate License
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Digital Textile Printing Technician
Kornit
07.2024 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Leadership And Business Management
Brunswick Business Administration
Some College (No Degree) - Film And Video Production
American InterContinental University