Benjamin Foster
FLINT,MICHIGAN
Summary
Professional press operator ready to lead and innovate in print production. Proven track record in overseeing complex printing processes, troubleshooting machinery, and ensuring high-quality output. Strong focus on team collaboration and driving results, with adaptability to meet changing demands. Known for expertise in color management, prepress operations, and maintaining production schedules. Emphasizes reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement in all tasks.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pressmen / Night Shift Foreman
Tweddle Group Inc.
06.2021 - 01.2026
- Operated and maintained printing presses to ensure optimal production quality
- Coordinated workflow among team members to enhance operational efficiency
- Trained junior press operators on machinery and safety protocols
- Monitored ink levels and color consistency for high-quality print output
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Performed quality assurance checks on all printed materials, guaranteeing high standards were consistently met throughout production runs.
Lead Pressmen
NTVB Media
08.2009 - 05.2021
- Operated large-scale printing presses, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to specifications.
- Supervised press operations, coordinating teams to maintain workflow efficiency and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior press operators on equipment usage and maintenance best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production speed and reduced waste in printing operations.
Afternoon Pressroom Foremen
MACOMB DAILY
08.2002 - 05.2009
- Ran 12 unit Manroland Press
- Overseen Pressroom, Plateroom, and Reelroom to make sure tasks were done in a timely manner
Lead pressmen
OAKLAND PRESS
08.2002 - 05.2009
- Ran 10 unit Goss Headliner Press
- Change Drive motors, Vertical driveshafts and other press maint. issues
- Build and setup jobs for the shift
Lead pressmen
MICHIGAN WEB PRESS
06.1993 - 08.2002
- Ran 20 Unit Goss Community Press with Universal and SSC folder
- In charge of Press refirbs.
- Organized press layouts and preplanning shift workload
Education
High School Diploma -
NORTH BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL
NORTH BRANCH, MICHIGAN06.1985
Skills
- I have ran Goss Community, Suburban, Headliner, Manroland, and Hantcho presses Familiar with SC, SSC, HV, Metro 2-3, and Manroland 2-3-3, 2-5-5 folders
- Have experience with 1/4, 1/2, double parallel folds have ran skip slitters, ribbon decks, plow fold, angle bars, straight and collect runs
- Have experience in sock water rollers, spiral brushes, spray bars, and turbo water systems
- Driving Clamp Trucks, and Hi-LO Unloading Paper Trucks
- Knowledge of CTP & Kodak Processors
- Press troubleshooting
- Strong mechanical aptitude
Timeline
Lead Pressmen / Night Shift Foreman
Tweddle Group Inc.
06.2021 - 01.2026
Lead Pressmen
NTVB Media
08.2009 - 05.2021
Afternoon Pressroom Foremen
MACOMB DAILY
08.2002 - 05.2009
Lead pressmen
OAKLAND PRESS
08.2002 - 05.2009
Lead pressmen
MICHIGAN WEB PRESS
06.1993 - 08.2002
High School Diploma -
NORTH BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL