DAVID PREESE

- Coordinated flexographic plate production using Miraclon FLEXCEL NX technology, Esko Crystal imaging systems, DuPont FAST, and MacDermid LAVA thermal platemaking systems.
- Operated Betaflex and Kongsberg equipment, micrometers, and specialized platemaking systems to support accurate, consistent plate production.
- Managed multiple production jobs, prioritized tasks, and optimized workflows to maintain efficiency and meet deadlines.
- Inspected finished plates for accuracy and adherence to job specifications.
- Troubleshot equipment and production issues, identified workflow improvements, and escalated technical concerns as needed.
- Trained employees on equipment operation, platemaking procedures, quality standards, and safe work practices.

- Operated flexographic plate-making and processing equipment, producing high-quality plates that met specific job specifications and production requirements.

- Worked with CDI imaging equipment, exposure units, processors, dryers, light finishers, and a PRI distilling unit throughout the platemaking process.

- Prepared digital layouts for CDI output, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout plate production to uphold quality standards.

- Followed established production procedures, optimizing workflows to meet deadlines and ensure timely delivery of plates for downstream printing.

- Performed traditional analog flexographic plate-making, following job specifications and production procedures to prepare plates for printing.

- Gained practical knowledge of plate-making processes, production equipment, job specifications, and quality-control requirements to enhance production effectiveness.

- Executed job layouts and production instructions, ensuring plates consistently met required specifications for accuracy and quality.

- Inspected finished plates for quality and detail, helping identify issues before plates moved to the printing process.

- Established strong understanding of plate preparation and production quality impacts on print results, laying groundwork for advanced skills in flexographic prepress and plate-making.