EDWIN MARTINEZ
Mamaroneck,NY
Summary
Experienced Automatic Press Operator well-educated in adjusting and cleaning printing presses. Immense knowledge of paper and color schemes with excellent eyesight. Technically-oriented, mechanically-oriented and communicative. Adept at performing minor maintenance functions, including cleaning, replenishing consumables and replacing parts.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Operator
La torre del Vigia
Facatativa, Cundinamarca
09.2008 - 01.2024
- Monitor and adjust the speed of the machine according to the type of material being printed.
- Inspect and test printed materials for defects such as smearing, blurring, fading, or streaking.
- Adjust pressure settings on press to ensure proper inking and drying of material.
- Load rolls of material onto feed mechanism of press.
- Clean ink fountains with solvents when necessary.
- Perform minor repairs to machines as needed.
- Verify accuracy of job orders against proofs provided by customer.
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems using hand tools and gauges.
- Replace worn parts such as rollers and cylinders on presses as required.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
- Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed.
- Change plate cylinders when switching jobs during production runs.
- Check color alignment with densitometer after each run.
- Perform maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts or cleaning presses after use.
- Train new employees in safe operation procedures for printing presses.
- Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational and training opportunities.
- Leveraged preventive maintenance techniques to maintain or adjust equipment.
- Kept machines running at peak efficiency to meet demanding production targets.
- Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
- Accurately set-up fold, adjusting roll mechanisms, tension and guide devices.
Press Operator
prensa moderna
Cali, Valle Del Cauca
09.2005 - 05.2006
- Adjust pressure settings on press to ensure proper inking and drying of material.
- Load rolls of material onto feed mechanism of press.
- Clean ink fountains with solvents when necessary.
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems using hand tools and gauges.
- Place finished prints into containers for shipment or storage.
- Check color alignment with densitometer after each run.
- Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
Press Operator
La Torre del Vigia
Facatativa, Cundinamarca
09.1998 - 01.2005
- Monitor and adjust the speed of the machine according to the type of material being printed.
- Inspect and test printed materials for defects such as smearing, blurring, fading, or streaking.
- Adjust pressure settings on press to ensure proper inking and drying of material.
- Load rolls of material onto feed mechanism of press.
- Clean ink fountains with solvents when necessary.
- Perform minor repairs to machines as needed.
- Verify accuracy of job orders against proofs provided by customer.
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems using hand tools and gauges.
- Replace worn parts such as rollers and cylinders on presses as required.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
- Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed.
- Measure distances between printing plates in order to align them properly on press bed.
- Place finished prints into containers for shipment or storage.
- Make adjustments to temperature controls based on type of material being printed.
- Record information such as number of impressions made during shift.
- Change plate cylinders when switching jobs during production runs.
- Check color alignment with densitometer after each run.
- Maintain detailed logs of work performed including timesheets and materials used.
- Perform maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts or cleaning presses after use.
- Train new employees in safe operation procedures for printing presses.
- Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
- Promoted safety within department and followed protocols to maximize safety and prevent risk.
- Verified dimensions of work piece and made adjustments if necessary.
- Operated equipment at required speed to drive proper alignment and registration.
- Reviewed daily production to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Installed, adjusted, dismantled, reassembled and removed parts and equipment such as rollers, dies, printing plates and blankets.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational and training opportunities.
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
- Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy and conformance to provided specifications.
- Leveraged preventive maintenance techniques to maintain or adjust equipment.
- Kept machines running at peak efficiency to meet demanding production targets.
- Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
- Accurately set-up fold, adjusting roll mechanisms, tension and guide devices.
- Operated printing press machines and manually set and adjusted speed, temperature and ink flow.
Education
GED -
Universidad Obrera
Cali, Colombia07-1997
Skills
- Color Management
- Machinery Cleaning
- Job Scheduling
- Quality Control
- Waste Reduction
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Calibration
- Production Monitoring
- Clear Communication
- Machine Start-Up and Shut-Down
- Material Handling
- Problem-Solving
- Component and Machine Calibration
- Hand Tools and Measuring Devices
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time management abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Control Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
Affiliations
- I like to read history, the Bible, and the news paper
- I like traveling
- I like dancing
- I love Animals
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Press Operator
La torre del Vigia
09.2008 - 01.2024
Press Operator
prensa moderna
09.2005 - 05.2006
Press Operator
La Torre del Vigia
09.1998 - 01.2005
GED -
Universidad Obrera
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