John Fether
Land O Lakes
Summary
Detail-oriented screen printer with expertise in advanced design skills and color separation. Successfully collaborated with design teams to deliver high-quality promotional materials while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.
Dedicated screen printer with expertise in machine maintenance and quality control. Proven track record in delivering high-quality promotional materials and training junior staff for optimal results.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Screen Printer
Cigar City Promotions
Tampa, FL
12.2018 - Current
- Operated screen printing machinery to produce high-quality promotional materials.
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
- Collaborated with design team to implement custom artwork for client projects.
- Trained junior staff on proper printing techniques and safety protocols.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely order fulfillment and consistent print quality.
- Installed and repositioned screen printing plates and pressure roles.
- Set up [Number] printing machines daily and maintaining functional and clean workspace.
- Prepared, mixed and loaded screen ink.
- Performed quality checks and dried, folded and packed completed articles.
- Cleaned, adjusted and repaired screen printing machines.
- Maintained relationships with clients through punctuality and excellent customer service.
Pre-Loader
UPS United Parcel Service
Land O' Lakes, FL
01.2018 - 08.2025
- Managed loading and unloading of packages through proficient operation of forklifts and hand trucks.
- Loaded and strapped shipments into place on trucks.
- Maintained clean and functional warehouse space throughout 6 hour shifts.
- Consistently met deadlines for truck departures through effective prioritization of tasks and teamwork.
- Lifted and slid packages weighing up to [Number] pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.
Production Manager
Club Aire Sportswear
Land O Lakes, FL
08.1999 - 12.2018
- Inspected printed products for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing production efficiency and reducing waste.
- Ensured accurate project completion through meticulous attention to detail in alignment, registration, and curing processes.
- Reduced waste by closely monitoring ink usage, screen condition, and print consistency during production runs.
- Enhanced print quality by performing routine maintenance and cleaning on screen printing equipment.
- Assisted clients throughout the design process ensuring a smooth transition from artwork to the final printed product.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chamberlain High School
Tampa, FLSkills
- Machine maintenance
- Quality control
- Workflow management
- Advanced design skills
- Printing press operation
- Automatic press operation
- Color separation expertise
- Color matching expert
- Manual printing techniques
- Four-color process printing
- Machine set up master
Timeline
Screen Printer
Cigar City Promotions
12.2018 - Current
Pre-Loader
UPS United Parcel Service
01.2018 - 08.2025
Production Manager
Club Aire Sportswear
08.1999 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Chamberlain High School