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DAVID FORTICH

Leesburg,FL

Summary

Accomplished pressman with extensive experience at Ambassador Printing, specializing in offset press setup and ink pressure control. Proven ability to enhance print quality and troubleshoot issues effectively, ensuring timely project completion. Strong leadership skills foster team collaboration, driving successful outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

pressman

Creative printing
sanford , FL
10.2023 - 10.2026
  • Managed offset press setup for commercial print production runs.
  • Set up offset presses for commercial print production runs.
  • Produced commercial print runs with offset press setup completed accurately.
  • Adjusted ink pressure and registration to achieve clean print quality.
  • Tuned ink pressure and registration to maintain consistent print quality.
  • Delivered clean print quality through precise ink pressure and registration adjustments.
  • Monitored press operation and resolved paper feed issues to maintain production flow.
  • Managed daily press operations to ensure efficiency and resolved paper feed problems as they came up.
  • Supported steady press output by correcting paper feed issues during operation.

PRESSMAN, WORKING FOREMAN, PRODUCTION.

AMBASSADOR PRINTING
DELRAY BEACH, FL
01.2018 - 10.2022

Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficient production.

  • Trained new employees on proper operation of presses and safety protocols associated with them.
  • Monitored team progress to complete projects within deadlines, including large print jobs and rush orders.
  • Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
  • Tracked printing outputs, supplies consumed, and maintenance activities to inform cost management and operational improvements.
  • Documented materials used and project timelines to track resource allocation and project efficiency.

PRESSMAN, PRESSROOM MANAGER.

A PLUS PRINTING
PLANTATION, FL
01.2000 - 01.2018
  • Operated 8-color 40" Heidelberg press, ensuring precision in color reproduction
  • Operated 6-color KBA 40" UV press with coater, delivering timely print runs
  • Operated 6-color Mitsubishi 40" UV press with coater, producing high-quality prints
  • OWNER: JOHN BEADEL (jbeadel@appi1.com).

PRESSMAN

ASSOCIATED PRINTING PRODUCTION
MIAI LAKES, FL
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Operated offset presses for Creative printing commercial print jobs.
  • Set up press sheets, plates, and inks for each run.
  • Checked color, registration, and print quality during press checks.
  • Applied protective coating to 6 color 29" Akiyama products, ensuring quality and durability
  • Managed business operations, overseeing all aspects of company performance and customer satisfaction

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Communications

Miami Springs Sr.
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Offset press configuration
  • Registration alignment
  • Ink pressure control
  • Press diagnostics
  • Press upkeep
  • Paper feed troubleshooting
  • Color management
  • Print operations
  • Pressroom operations
  • Sheetfed press management

ACTIVITIES

Mountain biking, Family man

Timeline

pressman

Creative printing
10.2023 - 10.2026

PRESSMAN, WORKING FOREMAN, PRODUCTION.

AMBASSADOR PRINTING
01.2018 - 10.2022

PRESSMAN, PRESSROOM MANAGER.

A PLUS PRINTING
01.2000 - 01.2018

PRESSMAN

ASSOCIATED PRINTING PRODUCTION
01.1995 - 01.2000

Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Communications

Miami Springs Sr.
DAVID FORTICH