James Elder
Little Elm,Tx
Summary
Resourceful Printing Press Operator with a distinguished understanding of printing processes and various printer maintenance. Adept at cutting costs without sacrificing quality and streamlining the day-to-day organization. Committed to top-of-the-line products and service.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Pressroom Manager
Mittera Commercial Printer
04.2021 - Current
- Oversee press production make sure and meet schedule effectively and efficiently.
- Examined job tickets and planning to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Communicate with sale and customer service with any concerns or special request they may have.
- Communicate daily with press operators any maintenance issues.
- Performed monthly meetings with supervisors on quality,procedure,housekeeping,waste,and maintenance downtime.
- Responsible interview,hiring and evaluating of pressroom employees.
Pressroom Supervisor
Trend Offset Printing
11.2007 - 04.2021
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
Lead Press Operator
Trend Offset Printing
11.1998 - 04.2021
- Operated Heidelberg M-600 Printing Press.
- Examined job tickets to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal waste.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
- Employed root cause analysis to troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
Lead Press Operator
Ad Team/Rodes Printing
02.1992 - 11.1998
- Ran C500 web press
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Irving High School
Irving, TX04.1987
Skills
- Magazine Web Printer (20years)
- Management (10years)
- Roller Setting
- Dependable and Responsible
- Mechanical
- Trouble Shooting and Problem Solving
- UV Coating
- Color Quality Management
- Baldwin & QTI (Color,Register,Guide, and Cutoff systems)
- Heidelberg M-600 Presses (20years)
- Vits Sheeters
- Perforation units
- Production Management
- Manufacturing
Timeline
Pressroom Manager
Mittera Commercial Printer
04.2021 - Current
Pressroom Supervisor
Trend Offset Printing
11.2007 - 04.2021
Lead Press Operator
Trend Offset Printing
11.1998 - 04.2021
Lead Press Operator
Ad Team/Rodes Printing
02.1992 - 11.1998
High School Diploma -
Irving High School
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