Joseph Saxler
McAdams Graphics Inc
South Milwaukee,WI
25
years of professional experience
Professional in print production with keen eye for detail and commitment to excellence. Extensive experience in coordinating prepress activities and ensuring timely delivery of print materials. Highly reliable, adaptable to changing demands, and skilled in team collaboration and problem-solving.
Work History
Prepress Supervisor
3 Years 6 Months- Supervised prepress workflow, ensuring accurate file preparation, proofing, and plate output.
- Reviewed customer artwork for resolution, bleed, fonts, and print readiness.
- Coordinated with prepress, press, and customer service teams to resolve artwork and file problems.
- Reduced errors and rework by maintaining strict quality control measures throughout the prepress process.
- Troubleshot technical issues with equipment and software, ensuring minimal downtime in the production process.
Prepress Operator
1 Year 1 Month- Preflighted incoming files, corrected errors, and ensured print-ready output.
- Prepared digital artwork for imposition, trapping, and plate production.
- Operated RIP and prepress software to generate accurate proofs and plates.
- Reviewed color separations, bleed, and resolution to maintain production standards.
- Utilized Adobe Suite, Fuji XMF, HP DFE, Hybrid Software PACKZ to prepare jobs for color proofs and print.
Prepress Proofer/Operator
18 Years 6 Months- Inspected printed proofs for color, accuracy, and layout consistency
- Verified corrections against marked-up files before release to press production
- Coordinated with prepress and production teams to resolve proof discrepancies quickly
- Operated and maintained image and plate setters.
- Utilized Adobe Suite and Fuji XMF to prepare jobs for color proofs and print.
Prepress Proofer/Platemaker
1 Year 8 Months- Verified artwork, copy, and page elements against client specifications and job tickets.
- Ensured consistency in margins, color breaks, and image placement across proofs.
- Inspected finished materials for folds, trim, and binding accuracy before shipment.
- Operated platemaking equipment to produce accurate printing plates for production schedules.
- Inspected plate quality and corrected defects to maintain consistent print output.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Quality control management
Offset printing
Preflighting files
Layout and imposition
Prepress software proficiency
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Reliability
Print production workflow
Multitasking Abilities
Decision-making
Quality control
Timeline
Prepress Supervisor
McAdams Graphics Inc
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
Prepress Operator
Mcadams Graphics Inc
03.2022 - 04.2023Read More
Prepress Proofer/Operator
McAdams Graphics Inc
09.2003 - 03.2022Read More
Prepress Proofer/Platemaker
McAdams Graphics Inc
01.2002 - 09.2003Read More
South Milwaukee High School
High School Diploma
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