Bulk Cheese Handeler
Great Lakes Cheese
2023 - 2024
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines consistently
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure safety standards
John Hamar
Cortland
Work History
Process Control Technician
Deluxe Check Printers
2021 - 2023
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Monitored and adjusted production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery to identify maintenance needs and optimize performance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement timely solutions.
1st Pressman
Joann Fabrics
2017 - 2021
- Operated and maintained printing press machinery, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Monitored production processes, identifying areas for efficiency improvements and waste reduction.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring all prints met company standards for color accuracy and consistency.
- Resolved technical issues during production runs, minimizing disruptions and maintaining output schedules.
- Conducted routine maintenance on printing equipment, prolonging lifespan and improving overall reliability of operations.
- Enhanced print quality by adjusting ink fountains and performing regular press maintenance.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently troubleshooting mechanical issues and coordinating timely repairs.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by consistently meeting project deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Improved efficiency with thorough preventative maintenance checks and routine equipment inspections.
- Contributed to cost savings by minimizing waste materials through careful monitoring of press runs and proper adjustment of press parameters.
- Managed efficient press operations for increased productivity through effective supervision of team members.
1st Pressman
Duke Printing
2008 - 2017
- Trained junior press operators on equipment operation and safety protocols, enhancing team capability.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing materials and supplies, reducing setup time for each print run.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the pressroom through active participation in Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Assisted in training new team members on company procedures, equipment operations, and safety protocols to foster a productive work environment.
- Collaborated with pre-press personnel to address potential issues before production, ensuring smooth operation and minimal delays.
- Provided technical expertise in plate mounting, registration adjustments, and other critical aspects of the printing process.
- Collaborated closely with production teams to ensure seamless hand-offs between departments, resulting in reduced bottlenecks and improved workflow efficiency.
- Increased output by optimizing job schedules, prioritizing tasks, and streamlining processes.
- Served as a reliable resource for management and colleagues by offering expert guidance on press capabilities, limitations, and best practices.
- Ensured consistent color matching by carefully monitoring ink levels and maintaining proper viscosity.
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvements to increase overall productivity while reducing costs.
- Achieved faster turnaround times with expert knowledge in setting up presses for various substrates and ink systems.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Optimized press performance through precise calibrations of pressure settings, roller adjustments, and blanket alignments.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
- Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
- Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.
1st Pressman
Custom Graphics Printing
2001 - 2008
- Collaborated with design team to execute high-quality fabric prints while adhering to specifications.
- Played an integral role in achieving ISO certification through diligent adherence to quality management practices.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- Maintained register during make-ready and productions processes.
- Mixed and poured paint and color mixtures into reservoirs.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Applied appropriate packing sheets to cylinders to build up blanket of thickness.
- Analyzed daily density readings from each printer to detect potential quality issues.
- Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers.
1st Pressman
Fortran Printing
1992 - 2001
- Successfully completed monthly safety training sessions.
- Operated and maintained printing press machinery, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Monitored production processes, identifying areas for efficiency improvements and waste reduction.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring all prints met company standards for color accuracy and consistency.
Timeline
Bulk Cheese Handeler
Great Lakes Cheese
2023 - 2024
Process Control Technician
Deluxe Check Printers
2021 - 2023
1st Pressman
Joann Fabrics
2017 - 2021
1st Pressman
Duke Printing
2008 - 2017
1st Pressman
Custom Graphics Printing
2001 - 2008
1st Pressman
Fortran Printing
1992 - 2001