Jesus Rojo
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Driven by a commitment to excellence and safety, I leveraged my expertise in printing techniques and problem-solving at Graphic Packaging Corporation to enhance press operations and quality. My proactive approach to continuous improvement and team collaboration significantly contributed to process optimizations, fostering a productive work environment.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Pressman
Graphic Packaging Corporation
09.1986 - 08.2024
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Served as a reliable resource for management and colleagues by offering expert guidance on press capabilities, limitations, and best practices.
- Enhanced print quality by adjusting ink fountains and performing regular press maintenance.
- Contributed to cost savings by minimizing waste materials through careful monitoring of press runs and proper adjustment of press parameters.
- Collaborated with pre-press personnel to address potential issues before production, ensuring smooth operation and minimal delays.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the pressroom through active participation in Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvements to increase overall productivity while reducing costs.
- Played an integral role in achieving ISO certification through diligent adherence to quality management practices.
- Optimized press performance through precise calibrations of pressure settings, roller adjustments, and blanket alignments.
- Provided technical expertise in plate mounting, registration adjustments, and other critical aspects of the printing process.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently troubleshooting mechanical issues and coordinating timely repairs.
- Assisted in training new team members on company procedures, equipment operations, and safety protocols to foster a productive work environment.
- Improved efficiency with thorough preventative maintenance checks and routine equipment inspections.
- Increased output by optimizing job schedules, prioritizing tasks, and streamlining processes.
- Ensured consistent color matching by carefully monitoring ink levels and maintaining proper viscosity.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
- Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
Order Picker
Macys Warehouse
05.1985 - 02.1986
Education
Only One 3semesters - Electronics
Los Ángeles Trade Tech
Los Angeles, CAHigh School Diploma - Electronics
James A Garfield High School
Los Angeles, CA06.1980
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- EPA Regulations
- First Aid Training
- Prepress Knowledge
- Hazardous waste management
- Printing Techniques
- Color Management
- Waste Reduction
- Plate Mounting
- Offset Printing Expertise
- Packaging Printing
- Sheetfed Presses
- G7 Certification
- Paper Selection
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Digital print equipment operation
- Color correcting
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Team Collaboration
- Safety awareness
- Equipment Cleaning
- Self Motivation
- Roller setting
- Print Production
- Electric pallet jack
- Fork lifts
- Roll clamps
- Shipping and receiving
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
1st Pressman
Graphic Packaging Corporation
09.1986 - 08.2024
Order Picker
Macys Warehouse
05.1985 - 02.1986
Only One 3semesters - Electronics
Los Ángeles Trade Tech
High School Diploma - Electronics
James A Garfield High School