Christopher Beard
White Bear Lake,MN
Summary
Print Press Operator with capacity to prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines. Actively takes on special projects to assist other team members.
Skilled and reliable Printing Machine and Press Operator bringing positive attitude and strong safety and quality commitment to each project.
Printing Press Operator proficient in setting up and operating 4-color printing presses.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Printing Press Operator
Star Tribune
11.2017 - 12.2025
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Maintained register during make-ready and productions processes.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
Printing Press Operator
American Spirit Graphics
01.1992 - 10.2017
- I started here as a press helper and worked my way up to a 2nd pressman.
- Analyzed account workload quantity, complexity and due dates to predict and prevent problems.
- Properly secured loads with security straps, covers and security seals.
- Applied appropriate packing sheets to cylinders to build up blanket of thickness.
- Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Printing
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY02-1991
Skills
- Color correcting
- Expert in supply management
- Press maintenance
- Skilled with electric pallet jacks
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Newsprint handling
Timeline
Printing Press Operator
Star Tribune
11.2017 - 12.2025
Printing Press Operator
American Spirit Graphics
01.1992 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - Printing
Rochester Institute of Technology