Chad Hicks

• Set up and operated printing press machines.
• Operated printing presses to maintain consistent print quality, registration, and color accuracy.
• Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers.
• Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
• Reduced waste materials by optimizing job layouts and closely monitoring press performance.
• Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
• Mixed ink and color mixtures into reservoirs.
• Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
• Inspected output for defects and adjusted press settings to correct alignment and ink coverage.
• Trained operators on press procedures, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Troubleshot mechanical and print defects to restore production quickly.
• Achieved significant reduction in downtime, conducting regular preventive maintenance on printing presses.
• Enhanced color accuracy with careful adjustments to printing press, meeting client specifications.
• Optimized ink usage to impact cost savings, carefully mixing colors according to project requirements.
• Developed streamlined process for quick setup and breakdown of printing jobs, reducing turnaround times.
• Increased printing efficiency by meticulously maintaining and calibrating printing press equipment.
• Reduced waste by implementing rigorous quality control process before, during, and after printing.

Cut off excess materials for reuse or recycling.

• Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
• Operated shear equipment to cut materials to precise specifications.
• Followed work orders to select proper materials, make accurate cuts and complete precise finished products.
• Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment.
• Took measurements with calipers and gauge readers to assure proficiency
• Kept machines running at peak efficiency to meet demanding production targets.

Assemby Technician

• Operated air and manual tools to put together assemblies and sub-assemblies for custom toolboxes per drawing
• Conducted visual inspections and checked for product defects.
• Worked with engineers to ensure products were safe and up to quality standards
• Maintained neat, organized and clean work areas to avoid safety concerns or production delays.
• Packaged finished products and prepared boxes, containers and pallets for shipment to customer.
• Completed quality assurance and design compliance checks per order.
• Trained new employees on safety and quality to support team goals.

• Programed, Set up, and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
• Kept parts within close tolerances of up to .0005 of an inch per blueprint within design standards to maintain optimal quality.
• Adjusted machine speeds and feeds to ensure machine is running safely and efficiently.
• Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
• Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.
• Read and interpreted blueprints/ drawings to complete work in an accurate manner.
• Troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
• Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
• Optimized machinery performance by calibration according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
• Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Ensured that machines were properly loaded and unloaded, preventing expensive equipment issues.
• Performed routine maintenance on machines, assessing after every usage in order to reduce the breakdown of parts.
• Kept work areas clean and organized for safety.
• Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
• Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.
• Supported initiatives to fulfill company objectives by supporting production workers.
• Provided expert coaching and training for new team members.
• Fabricated Aluminum, Steel, Brass, Bronze, and plastic parts operating as many as 4 machines at once.