Dennis Faires

I started at MCC Label where the previous owners were Industrial Label Company. I worked as a press operator for 3 years before progressing into the field of Label Engineering.

During my time at MCC label I was involved in various tasks and responsibilities including:

• Operating several different printing presses
• Graphic - label concepts
• Label setup
• Tooling purchasing
• Label testing
• Press proofing
• Equipment - press and rewind
• Purchasing
• Label improvements
• Customer visit - press proofs
• Variance - time and material
• Planning and scheduling production
• Cost estimating - labels, parts, equipment
• Order processing- items, jobs tickets, purchase orders, preventative maintenance.

Process Improvements Methodologies:

Participated in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and SMED events

Provided Training to fellow engineers, customer service representatives and operators on label production.

Provided valuable information, researching new equipment and provided feedback to management on potential equipment purchase.

While in this position, I was Lead in the Flexo maintenance print department.

• Monitored equipment performance, coordinating regular maintenance checks and repairs to minimize unplanned downtime events.
• Liaised with suppliers and vendors, negotiating favorable terms that contributed to cost savings and timely delivery of materials.
• Trained workers in proper operation, calibration and maintenance of production line equipment.
• Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
• Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
• Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.

Press operator and pressroom assistant.

Press operator, started training on various printing machines with quick advancements to meet company's and personnel goals.

Company sold and decided to move to a location where previous owners moved.

• Increased customer satisfaction by providing thorough explanation of repair processes and costs.
• Streamlined workflow for automotive machine shop operations, optimizing efficiency and reducing turnaround time.
• Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and maximize productivity.
• Rebuilt engines with meticulous attention to detail, consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Reduced operational costs by maintaining equipment in optimal condition through regular inspection and maintenance routines.
• Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
• Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
• Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
• Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
• Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.