Christopher Freimiller
Middle River,MD
Summary
Precision-driven Press operator known for completing tasks with high productivity and efficiency. Skilled in accurate plate alignment, speed optimization during setup, and quality control procedures to ensure exceptional print results. Excel at teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure, ensuring seamless production flow and consistent output quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Plate Mounter
Gamse Lithographing
, MD
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed daily maintenance checks on equipment, including cleaning and lubrication.
- Identified and corrected errors in artwork to ensure quality of printed materials.
- Inspected finished products to ensure they met customer specifications and industry standards.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper use of plate mounter equipment.
- Mounted plates on press according to specifications.
- Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the plate mounting process such as paper blanks, dies, rollers.
- Organized work area by keeping it clean and orderly at all times.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while operating the plate mounter.
- Verified proper saving of all artwork within designated file structure on company servers.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce errors and reprints.
- Handled troubleshooting tasks regarding all prepress equipment to resolve issues quickly and avoid downtime.
- Prepared artwork for offset printing using various technologies.
Press Operator
Mannpak
Middle River , MD
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Place finished prints into containers for shipment or storage.
- Maintain detailed logs of work performed including timesheets and materials used.
- Inspected prints for accuracy of color and size.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
- Mix ink colors according to specific formulas.
- Train new employees in safe operation procedures for printing presses.
- Adjust pressure settings on press to ensure proper inking and drying of material.
- Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed.
- Verify accuracy of job orders against proofs provided by customer.
- Replace worn parts such as rollers and cylinders on presses as required.
- Load rolls of material onto feed mechanism of press.
- Check color alignment with densitometer after each run.
- Monitor and adjust the speed of the machine according to the type of material being printed.
- Clean ink fountains with solvents when necessary.
- Change plate cylinders when switching jobs during production runs.
- Measure distances between printing plates in order to align them properly on press bed.
- Record information such as number of impressions made during shift.
- Perform minor repairs to machines as needed.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
- Inspect and test printed materials for defects such as smearing, blurring, fading, or streaking.
- Installed, adjusted, dismantled, reassembled and removed parts and equipment such as rollers, dies, printing plates and blankets.
- Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy and conformance to provided specifications.
- Verified dimensions of work piece and made adjustments if necessary.
- Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
Quality Inspector
Hickory springs metal
New Albany , MS
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Identified root causes of defective parts through analysis of data from internal audits, inspections, tests.
- Attended regular meetings with management team members to discuss current status of quality control efforts.
- Created detailed work instructions for inspectors on how to perform their tasks correctly.
- Reported any nonconforming parts to Quality Manager or Production Supervisor.
- Checked product accuracy against blueprints and drawings.
- Verified incoming material was properly labeled, identified and stored according to specified requirements.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while inspecting materials or products.
- Conducted dimensional checks with various measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Inspected and tested products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Perryville High
Perryville06-1996
Skills
- Plate mounting
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Artwork preparation
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Training employees
- Safety compliance
- Production efficiency
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Plate Mounter
Gamse Lithographing
06.2022 - 01.2023
Press Operator
Mannpak
04.2020 - 06.2022
Quality Inspector
Hickory springs metal
04.2016 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Perryville High