Endurance Erhunmwunsee
Dallas,TX
Summary
Skilled in operating and maintaining diverse printing press equipment, including digital, offset, and flexographic presses. Bring comprehensive understanding of color theory, prepress operations, and finishing techniques to ensure high-quality print production. Possess strong troubleshooting skills, ability to work under tight deadlines, and commitment to workplace safety. Improved workflow efficiency and reduced waste through effective process optimization in previous roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sreen Print/ Offset Press Operator, K9, K15
Fischbach/ Novolex
Farmers Branch, Texas
12.2023 - Current
- Examined and produced specific job orders.
- Repaired minor malfunctions on the printer using hand tools or other specialized equipment.
- Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
- Organized work area to maintain a safe and efficient environment.
- Prepared machines for printing and operated one-and two-color printing presses, platemakers, hydraulic paper cutters and digital printers and copiers.
- Performed daily maintenance on printers, including cleaning and replacing parts as needed.
- Identified potential problems with the printer before they became an issue.
- Performed and delivered printing projects on time of time.
- Posted and adhered to lockout/tagout, hazardous material handling and hearing and eye standards.
- Verified ink specifications, inked presses, changed ink and adjusted ink flow.
- Stored finished prints in appropriate containers for delivery or distribution.
- Followed company policies and procedures relating to quality control measures.
- Checked printed materials for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
- Maintained data on printing outputs produced, supplies consumed, printing costs and equipment maintenance and repairs performed.
- Maintained machines in good working order by cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.
- Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
- Set up and operate offset printing press to produce printed materials, such as books, magazines, newspapers, catalogs, stationary and other products.
- Monitor ink flow and adjust settings accordingly to ensure consistent print quality.
- Make minor repairs or adjustments to the machine as needed.
- Reviewed daily production to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Clean plates and cylinders during production runs of jobs.
- Used hand tools to make small repairs and regularly clean printing presses.
- Cleaned and lubricated presses and components using oil, solvents and rags.
- Use digital scanners or densitometers to measure density levels in printed material.
- Ensure that all safety procedures are followed when operating the press.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions related to the press operation or any related equipment.
Production Technician Injection Molding Operator
Plasticpak Packaging
Dallas, Texas
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Assist with the installation of new molds and troubleshoot any issues that arise during set-up.
- Perform preventative maintenance on injection molding equipment.
- Assembled patterns and foundry flasks, reinforcing core boxes with glue, clamps, and bolts.
- Clean molds prior to use and after each run using appropriate cleaning agents.
- Monitor the production process, making adjustments as necessary to ensure quality standards are met.
- Inspect finished products for defects, such as warping, cracking, voids, and other irregularities.
- Pulled level and toggled latches to fill molds and to release mold covers.
- Suggest improvements to existing processes in order to increase productivity or reduce costs.
- Advise management on potential risks associated with a given production process.
- Replaced damaged molds, chains, or other equipment using hand tools and jib cranes.
- Monitored material inventories for supervisor.
- Adjust machine settings to optimize product quality and maximize output efficiency.
- Troubleshot and repaired equipment, replacing worn pipes, belts and chains to maximize up time and save money on repair costs.
- Document production data including cycle time, reject rate, scrap rate.
- Inventoried and recorded quantities of materials and finished products, requisitioning additional supplies.
- Load raw materials into hoppers and feeders according to specifications.
- Set-up and operate injection molding machines to produce plastic parts or products.
- Adjusted daily work procedures to meet schedules and maintain product quality standards.
- Safely operated ultrasonic welding equipment, weight scales and forklifts.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance and upkeep of production equipment to maximize performance and minimize downtime.
- Communicate effectively with other departments regarding scheduling changes or material shortages.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
- Engaged in cross-functional team meetings to discuss production goals, issues, and strategies.
- Monitored production processes and adjusted equipment settings to maintain product quality standards.
- Maintained machines by performing inspections and troubleshooting problems with equipment.
- Communicated regularly with team members regarding progress and updates on tasks assigned.
CNC Machine Operator( Windows and Doors)
Tubelite
Mesquite, Texas
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Took measurements, detected malfunctions, troubleshot processes and adjusted and reprogrammed controls while adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Loaded and unloaded different tool parts from trucks and storage areas.
- Checked accuracy of programs prior to running production runs utilizing simulation software packages.
- Reviewed and interpreted electronic or written blueprints or specifications to understand the job requirements.
- Aligned, mounted and installed tools and attachments on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Interfaced with machines to adjust settings or tools, driving high-quality production.
- Performed minor maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines.
- Transfer commands from servers to CNC modules using computer network links.
- Monitored machine operations and made adjustments to correct problems.
- Used devices, templates and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, adjusted machine controls as necessary during the run cycle.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Read programming instructions and product blueprints to determine sequences and dimensional requirements.
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, and milling.
- Completed accurate calculations of machine speed, feed ratios and cut parameters.
- Maintained accurate records of production data including scrap rates and downtime.
- Troubleshot issues related to tooling or programming errors using problem solving techniques.
- Stopped machine operation to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to required machining sequences.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Set controls to regulate speed, feed and coolant flow.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
- Followed safety guidelines and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment and ensuring a safe work environment.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
- Maintained specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing operations.
- Documented actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Read blueprints and 3D models to determine product specifications and plan operational sequences.
- Verified settings by measuring positions, first-run parts and sample works with micrometers, calipers or other measuring instruments.
Press Brake Operator (CNC)
Unity Manufacturing Company
Garland, Texas
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Adjusted machine components and programmed controls to regulate pressure, speed, stroke length, feed rate of material into the machine.
- Ensured proper lubrication of machinery and refilled coolant tanks as needed.
- Monitored machine operations and made adjustments to correct problems.
- Set up and operated computer-controlled machines or robots to perform machine functions on metal or plastic workpieces.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Maintained production records including quantity produced and scrap generated.
- Stopped machine operation to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to required machining sequences.
- Monitored stock levels of raw materials necessary for production runs.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, inspecting, and replacing worn tools.
- Inspected finished products for quality control purposes prior to releasing them from the shop floor.
- Verified accuracy of finished product by comparing it against blueprints or templates.
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
- Reported any malfunctions or irregularities immediately to supervisor and maintenance personnel.
- Calibrated machine settings regularly to ensure consistency between jobs.
- Ensured that all work areas are kept clean throughout the shift.
- Measured parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
- Read programming instructions and product blueprints to determine sequences and dimensional requirements.
- Followed optimum cleaning procedures to keep machines, tooling and parts free of build-up and avoid excess wear.
- Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated other equipment in support of press brake operations as required.
- Checked all safety devices before starting the job and ensured that they were functioning properly.
Filler Operator
Sherwin-Williams
Dallas
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Regulated machine flow specifications, speed, or temperature.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Inspect containers for defects such as cracks or chips prior to filling operations.
- Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line.
- Removed damaged or inferior materials to prepare products for packaging.
- Operated and tended product packaging machines.
- Cleaned, oiled and made valve or guide adjustments to machinery and equipment.
- Adjusted machine components and pressure to support product processing.
- Adjust machine settings to ensure proper filling levels are achieved.
- Operate conveyor belts to move filled containers between stations during production runs.
- Conduct regular maintenance on equipment such as lubricating parts or changing filters regularly.
- Test samples of finished products against predetermined specifications using testing devices such as viscometers or refractometers.
- Record details about completed batches including batch numbers, yields, fill weights.
- Discovered and fixed root causes of issues negatively impacting production performance.
- Removed finished products from machines and separated rejected items based on standard grading qualifications.
- Enforce good manufacturing practices at all times while working on the line.
- Identify problems with products and take corrective action when necessary.
- Set up and operate equipment to fill containers with specified amounts of products according to customer requirements.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Adjusted machine components, machine tensions and machine pressure according to size and processing angle of product.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Ensure that work areas are kept clean, organized, and free from debris at all times.
- Maintain accurate records for production data such as container counts, product weights, and material usage.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Attached labels to packaged items or stenciled information on containers.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Communicate with supervisors regarding any changes needed in production processes or procedures.
- Monitored production line for jams, pile-ups or glue not adhering properly.
Education
Master of Science - Banking And Finance
University of Benin (Nigeria)
Nigeria 08-2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Benin
Nigeria10-2006
Skills
- Color management skills
- Ink mixing and matching
- Quality control
- Offset printing expertise
- Packaging printing experience
- Label printing proficiency
- Customer service
- Plate mounting techniques
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Die cutting experience
- Variable data printing
- Problem-solving capacity
- Web-to-print solutions
Timeline
Sreen Print/ Offset Press Operator, K9, K15
Fischbach/ Novolex
12.2023 - Current
Production Technician Injection Molding Operator
Plasticpak Packaging
11.2021 - 06.2023
CNC Machine Operator( Windows and Doors)
Tubelite
05.2019 - 11.2021
Press Brake Operator (CNC)
Unity Manufacturing Company
02.2018 - 01.2019
Filler Operator
Sherwin-Williams
04.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Banking And Finance
University of Benin (Nigeria)
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Benin