David Atkins
Waynesburg,KY
Summary
At Kodi Collective, as a Press Operator III, I enhanced print quality and productivity by mastering machine operation and press troubleshooting, while fostering teamwork and collaboration. My proactive maintenance and problem-solving skills reduced downtime significantly, ensuring projects met stringent quality standards and deadlines. Efficient Automatic Press Operator talented in preparing and operating press units and preparing color ink mixes for press runs. Adept at troubleshooting printing and press equipment problems during operations and assisting in emergency maintenance on equipment. Discerns color differences effectively to evaluate reproduction and make product corrections.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Operator III
Kodi Collective
11.1986 - Current
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
- Assisted in training new press operators, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure smooth onboarding and skill development.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing workload and communicating progress updates with supervisors or team leads as needed.
- Contributed to the reduction of machine downtime by promptly troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues as they arose.
- Performed thorough inspections of printed materials to guarantee consistent quality and adherence to client specifications.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Improved print quality by performing regular press maintenance and calibration tasks.
- Installed plates and wash blankets and verified copy checks, correct ink, scores, and barcodes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln County High School
Stanford, KY06.1985
Skills
- Machine Operation
- Quality Control
- Production Monitoring
- Press troubleshooting
- Waste Reduction
- Attention to Detail
- Parts Replacement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Self Motivation
- Quality Control Analysis
- Measurements and Calculations
Timeline
Press Operator III
Kodi Collective
11.1986 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lincoln County High School
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