Derek Samuels
Shepherdsville,KY
Summary
Experienced Lead Press Operator with a background in press setup, color management, and print production. Skilled in team leadership, workflow coordination, and preventive maintenance. Focused on improving throughout, reducing waste, and meeting production deadlines with consistent quality.
Overview
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1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Press Operator
Multi color Corporation
Scottsburg, Indiana
03.2024 - Current
- Set up and operate printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials.
- Monitored color registration and print quality during press operation
- Inspected printed rolls for defects, smears, and alignment issues
- Coordinated workflow with prepress, ink room, and finishing teams
- Trained press operators on safety practices and machine procedures
- Corrected minor mechanical problems to maintain press efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with all safety standards while operating machinery.
- Inspected finished products for defects prior to shipment or delivery.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies such as inks, plates, and blankets, ensuring adequate supply at all times.
- Coordinated work orders with other departments to meet production goals and deadlines.
- Analyzed customer specifications to determine which type of printing process should be used for each job order.
- Maintained accurate records of materials used, production output, and job completion times.
- Conducted daily maintenance of printing equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Resolved technical issues with machinery by troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in training new press operators on the use of presses and related equipment.
- Evaluated finished products against original artwork or proofs for any discrepancies or defects requiring rework or reprinting.
- Provided guidance on best practices for preparing artwork files for optimized printing results.
- Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration.
- Prepared machines for printing and operated one-and two-color printing presses and platemakers.
- Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
- Managed flexographic press operations to ensure efficient production.
- Reviewed job orders to determine amount of paper needed, ink color and potential special instructions.
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
Press Operator
Distinct packabilities
Shepherdsville, KY, KY
11.2007 - 03.2024
- Press operator
- Achieve color register
- Manage press area and workers
- Quality
- Manage schedule
- Set up and operate printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials.
- Monitored color registration and print quality during press operation
- Inspected printed rolls for defects, smears, and alignment issues
- Coordinated workflow with prepress, ink room, and finishing teams
- Trained press operators on safety practices and machine procedures
- Corrected minor mechanical problems to maintain press efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with all safety standards while operating machinery.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies such as inks, plates, ensuring adequate supply at all times.
- Coordinated work orders with other departments to meet production goals and deadlines.
- Analyzed customer specifications to determine which type of printing process should be used for each job order.
- Maintained accurate records of materials used, production output, and job completion times.
- Conducted daily maintenance of printing equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Resolved technical issues with machinery by troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in training new press operators on the use of presses and related equipment.
- Evaluated finished products against original artwork or proofs for any discrepancies or defects requiring rework or reprinting.
- Provided guidance on best practices for preparing artwork files for optimized printing results.
- Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration.
- Prepared machines for printing and operated one-and two-color printing presses and platemakers.
- Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
- Managed flexographic press operations to ensure efficient production.
- Reviewed job orders to determine amount of paper needed, ink color and potential special instructions.
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bullitt Central
Shepherdsville, KY05-2007
Skills
- Press operation
- Flexographic printing
- Quality control inspection
- Color management proficiency
- Press maintenance
- Press troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Ink mixing and matching
- Plate mounting
- Print production scheduling
- Prepress operations
- Gravure printing
- Process improvement
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Waste reduction
- Inventory management Know-how
- Safety compliance
- Environmental compliance
- Team leadership and supervision
- Preventive maintenance
Certification
- G2
- Xrite
Timeline
Lead Press Operator
Multi color Corporation
03.2024 - Current
Press Operator
Distinct packabilities
11.2007 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Bullitt Central