Arthur Valero
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Precision-focused Press Operator recognized for high productivity levels and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in machine setup, quality control procedures, and maintenance protocols which ensure top performance and reliability of press operations. Excel at time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, key soft skills that contribute to consistently meeting production deadlines and maintaining operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Grand Format Press Operator
Color Gamut Digital Imaging
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2025 - Current
- Operated digital printing machines for high-quality output.
- Set up press equipment for various printing jobs.
- Monitored print quality and made adjustments as needed.
- Conducted routine maintenance on printing equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues during the printing process.
- Maintained an organized workspace to ensure efficiency in operations.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
- Maintain detailed logs of work performed including timesheets and materials used.
- Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
- Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed.
- Record information such as number of impressions made during shift.
- Perform maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts or cleaning presses after use.
- Load rolls of material onto feed mechanism of press.
- Feed sheets into press manually if necessary.
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
- Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy and conformance to provided specifications.
Grand Format Press Operator
Candid Worldwide
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2013 - 07.2022
- Operated digital printing machines for high-quality output.
- Set up press equipment for various printing jobs.
- Monitored print quality and made adjustments as needed.
- Conducted routine maintenance on printing equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues during the printing process.
- Maintained an organized workspace to ensure efficiency in operations.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
- Maintain detailed logs of work performed including timesheets and materials used.
- Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
- Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed.
- Load rolls of material onto feed mechanism of press.
- Feed sheets into press manually if necessary.
Grand Format Print Operator
Big Mountain Imaging
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2010 - 07.2013
- Operated advanced printing machinery for various print projects.
- Monitored print quality and adjusted settings for optimal results.
- Coordinated with design team to ensure accurate file preparation.
- Maintained inventory of printing supplies and materials.
- Troubleshot printing issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.
- Managed workflow to meet tight project deadlines efficiently.
- Conducted regular maintenance on machines to ensure proper functionality.
- Evaluated customer specifications to determine job requirements prior to production runs.
- Followed company policies and procedures relating to quality control measures.
- Performed daily maintenance on printers, including cleaning and replacing parts as needed.
- Ensured that all safety standards were met while operating the printing machine.
- Organized work area to maintain a safe and efficient environment.
- Maintained accurate records of all printed jobs for future reference.
- Monitored ink levels and replaced cartridges when necessary.
- Checked printed materials for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
- Loaded paper onto the feeder tray of the printing machine.
- Adjusted settings on the printing machine to accommodate different paper sizes and thicknesses.
- Examined and produced specific job orders.
- Set appropriate speeds, flows, colors, temperatures, and positions for printing.
- Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
Grand Format Print Operator
Color Gamut Digital Imaging
Las Vegas, Nevada
02.2008 - 05.2010
- Operated advanced printing machinery for various print projects.
- Monitored print quality and adjusted settings for optimal results.
- Coordinated with design team to ensure accurate file preparation.
- Troubleshot printing issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.
- Managed workflow to meet tight project deadlines efficiently.
- Conducted regular maintenance on machines to ensure proper functionality.
- Followed company policies and procedures relating to quality control measures.
- Identified potential problems with the printer before they became an issue.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding any problems or delays in production processes.
- Performed daily maintenance on printers, including cleaning and replacing parts as needed.
- Maintained a high level of productivity throughout each shift by monitoring output levels.
- Assisted in troubleshooting printer issues to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured that all safety standards were met while operating the printing machine.
- Organized work area to maintain a safe and efficient environment.
Grand Format Press Operator
National Print Group
Las Vegas, Nevada
11.2004 - 02.2008
- Operated digital printing machines for high-quality output.
- Set up press equipment for various printing jobs.
- Monitored print quality and made adjustments as needed.
- Conducted routine maintenance on printing equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues during the printing process.
- Maintained an organized workspace to ensure efficiency in operations.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
- Maintain detailed logs of work performed including timesheets and materials used.
- Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed.
- Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
- Perform maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts or cleaning presses after use.
- Load rolls of material onto feed mechanism of press.
- Feed sheets into press manually if necessary.
- Inspect and test printed materials for defects such as smearing, blurring, fading, or streaking.
- Cleaned and lubricated presses and components using oil, solvents and rags.
- Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy and conformance to provided specifications.
- Monitor and adjust the speed of the machine according to the type of material being printed.
- Removed printed materials from presses for transport to storage or finishing areas.
- Operated equipment at required speed to drive proper alignment and registration.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational and training opportunities.
Education
GED -
Citrus High School
Porterville, CA06-1989
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Print quality control
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Routine maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Work organization
- Machine operation
- Parts lubrication
- Color management
Timeline
Grand Format Press Operator
Color Gamut Digital Imaging
07.2025 - Current
Grand Format Press Operator
Candid Worldwide
07.2013 - 07.2022
Grand Format Print Operator
Big Mountain Imaging
05.2010 - 07.2013
Grand Format Print Operator
Color Gamut Digital Imaging
02.2008 - 05.2010
Grand Format Press Operator
National Print Group
11.2004 - 02.2008
GED -
Citrus High School
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