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Donald Nolder

Monaca,PA

Summary

With a proven track record at Alumagraphics, I excel in screen tension maintenance and fostering team collaboration to meet project deadlines. My expertise in specialty inks application and commitment to quality control standards have significantly enhanced production efficiency and print quality, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Silk Screener

Alumagraphics
Pittsburgh, PA
05.1988 - Current
  • Set up screens for various types of projects based on customer requests or instructions from supervisors.
  • Conferred with co-workers to gather information about order details, processing plans and problems.
  • Added dyes, water, detergents and chemicals to tanks to dilute or strengthen solutions.
  • Stored completed orders in designated areas until ready for shipment.
  • Adjusted printing machines to ensure proper alignment, color accuracy, and registration of prints.
  • Inspected machinery to determine adjustments and repairs.
  • Routinely cleaned work area at the end of each shift to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Applied emulsion to screens using a scoop coater.
  • Read job orders carefully in order to determine requirements for each project including size of graphics, quantity of prints required, substrate type used.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for silk screening.
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance.
  • Operated manual and automatic screen-printing presses in order to transfer images onto substrates such as fabric, metal, paper, plastic.
  • Troubleshot press malfunctions quickly and efficiently.
  • Cleaned screens with solvents or water after use.
  • Conducted test runs of machines to proper operation.
  • Performed minor machinery repairs and notified professionals of maintenance needs.
  • Conducted test runs on all jobs to verify accurate color reproduction and registration.
  • Examined and inspected products to identify defects and variations.
  • Kept records of production output and material usage.
  • Produced high quality prints through troubleshooting problems that may arise during the production process.
  • Laid out designs onto screens using film positives and light tables.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Completed silk screening tasks on metals and plastics efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Monaca High School
Monaca, PA
06-1981

Skills

  • Screen tension maintenance
  • Specialty inks application
  • Quality control standards
  • Manual press operation
  • Press setup efficiency
  • Screen reclaiming techniques
  • Squeegee pressure control

Timeline

Silk Screener

Alumagraphics
05.1988 - Current

High School Diploma -

Monaca High School

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