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Kazymierz Palys

Philadelphia,USA

Summary

Dependable pressman and supervisor recognized for consistency in productivity and attendance while exhibiting a positive attitude in light of challenging situations. Exhibits exemplary work ethic and willingness to learn new processes and techniques which enhance business and team efforts. I have worked in the printing industry for over 31 years, from entry level to pressroom supervisor(Foreman) at two of the largest printing companies in the Philadelphia area. I have experience in the industrial application of ink from all relative positions within the manufacturing process. I have extensive background in color matching and registration. I have transitioned from print to manufacturing into a supervisory role in the pressroom. My skill strengths are team leader, color matching, dependability, problem solving, organization, creative and flexible. I am proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Ink Technician

Jmfry
Richmond, VA
02.2022 - Current

Organize the work flow for both shifts. Troubleshoot printing issues and provide assistance to resolve them(which may or may not be caused by the ink. Check ink inventory on a daily basis and place ink orders, coating and additives for the both plants. Manage rework inventory on a daily basis. Preview upcoming press runs with the management group, and communicate with the lab and manufacturing group.

Coordinate all color matches and requests and product requirements with our lab and tec center.

Journeyman pressman/Supervisor

Philadelphia Inquirer&Daily News
Conshohocken, PA
06.2000 - 02.2021
  • Responsible for the crew of 5 to 7 to produce a finished paper/supervisor of the pressroom
  • Offset Printing Press: Pressman in charge (team leader), plating up printing units, ink adjustment maintenance & repair, automatic splicer, roller repair, spraybar repair, blanket repair and general press repair
  • Member of the safety team

JOURNEYMAN PRESSMAN

COURIER POST
CHERRY HILL, NJ
06.2000 - 02.2021
  • Journeyman Pressman for the Philadelphia Newspapers Local #16
  • Offset printing: second pressman in charge, plating up printing units, ink adjustments, maintenance & repair, automatic splicer

JOURNEYMAN PRESSMAN

INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
09.1989 - 06.2000
  • Pressman (Apprentice) for the Philadelphia Newspapers Local #16
  • Responsible for the crew (PRESSMAN IN CHARGE) a crew of 4-6 everpress flexographic printing, excel rotary head, marquip automatic splicer web up, ink & impression adjustment, plating up printing units, cutting & scoring head adjustment
  • Trained with CZ Inks to perform color matching and mixing from base colors, Safety committee Team Leader
  • Fill in Shift Supervisor

Education

HISH SCHOOL -

MASTBAUM
PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA
01.1989

Skills

  • Team leader
  • Color matching
  • Dependability
  • Problem solving
  • Organization
  • Creative
  • Flexible
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Lead Ink Technician

Jmfry
02.2022 - Current

Journeyman pressman/Supervisor

Philadelphia Inquirer&Daily News
06.2000 - 02.2021

JOURNEYMAN PRESSMAN

COURIER POST
06.2000 - 02.2021

JOURNEYMAN PRESSMAN

INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO.
09.1989 - 06.2000

HISH SCHOOL -

MASTBAUM
Kazymierz Palys