Kyle Southard
Pennellville
Summary
Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, be proud of the services I deliver while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Machine Operator/Facilities Technician
Davis-Standard
Fulton, NY
07.2024 - 07.2026
- Operated machinery to ensure consistent production quality and efficiency.
- Assisted in setup and calibration of equipment for optimal performance.
- Monitored production processes, identifying and addressing any operational issues promptly.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to minimize downtime and enhance machine reliability.
- Certified Forklift Operator with 2 years of experience maneuvering sit-down lifts in high-volume distribution centers. Proven ability to maintain a inventory while strictly adhering to OSHA safety guidelines.
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly facility safety audits, immediately addressing or reporting structural and life-safety issues.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Conducted daily safety inspections on storage areas and waste containers to prevent leaks and spills. (Hazardous/Non-Hazardous waste)
- Implemented energy-saving initiatives that improved efficiency across facility operations.
- Maintained the grounds. Handled trash removal, landscaping, and snow shoveling to insure the property is clean and safe.
- Blending and proper storage of Polyurethane, Polypropylene, Nucrel and Slip Additives for upcoming runs.
- Take part in all machine tear downs, cleaning and rebuilding process.
Press Operator
CP Flexible Packaging
Bristol, PA
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Review job orders to determine any special printing instructions, determined printing side of films, color layout and sequence of print sleeves.
- Collect quality retains for end of rolls, record all quality checks.
- Troubleshoot problems when they show up. Dirty print, streaks, skipout, etc.
- Setup doctor blades with new blades and seals.
- Check viscosities of all inks. Adjusted with solvent or base when needed.
- Start press and check proofs for print alignment, registration, density and coverage. Make adjustments as needed.
- Load paper/film onto press, pull up process conditions to set tensions and other process settings.
- Adjust printing plate tolerances to meet the cutoff and width for each press run.
- Clean print unit cylinders, plates and ink fountains at the end of each run.
- Fill out all quality paperwork, fill out other documentation for production.
- Maintain a crew of 2-3 people while maintaining quality and production speeds.
Plate Mounter Operator
CP Flexible Packaging
Bristol, PA
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Checking quality and cleanness of cylinder prior to mounting.
- Checking for job number and verifying no defects of plates prior to mounting.
- Pulling PDF to verify correct Unwind direction.
- Taking measurements of job requirements prior to and after completing orders.
- Preformed remounts of jobs that would not line up in the press.
- When caught up with work, would help on the press as Helper.
- Would fill in as helper in the Extrusion and Solventless Lamination Departments when needed due to absences.
Plate Mounter Operator
Bryce Corporation
Memphis, TN
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Checking quality and cleanness of cylinder prior to mounting.
- Checking for job number and verifying no defects of plates prior to mounting.
- Pulling PDF to verify correct Unwind direction.
Press Operator Assistant
Bryce Corporation
Memphis, TN
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Pull up orders, check film and ink inventories for shift.
- Load sleeves and aniloxes into 10-color press for correct laydown.
- Hanging and removing rolls of film off of unwind and rewind sections.
- Check ink viscosities, making adjustment with solvents or base.
- Help operators with checking color density/quality (x-rite system).
- Help Operator maintain good quality material.
Pre-Press Assistant
Bryce Corporation
Memphis, TN
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Strip, clean and store photopolymer plates.
- Clean ink off sleeve cylinders and store in correct locations.
- Maintaining organization of cylinders in rack system until needed.
- Loading and transport of cylinder baskets with big-joe lift and pallet trucks.
- Trim and prepare all upcoming orders (photopolymer plates).
- Preparing sleeve cylinders with 3m sticky back material for all plate mounters.
Warehouse Manager/Delivery Driver
Florida Keys Party Rentals
Key West, FL
07.2010 - 06.2015
- Pulled orders for upcoming events.
- Managed inventory of all rental equipment.
- Daily checks of all delivery trucks.
- Inspections of rental equipment prior to and after events.
- Supervised a crew up to 4 during set up and breakdowns.
Education
High School -
Key West High School
Key West, FL06-2010
Skills
- Machine operation
- Product packing
- Adaptable learning
- Waste disposal
- Hand-eye coordination
- Equipment setup
- Overhead crane operation
- Workplace organization
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Power and hand tools
- Heavy lifting
- Manufacturing experience
Timeline
Assistant Machine Operator/Facilities Technician
Davis-Standard
07.2024 - 07.2026
Press Operator
CP Flexible Packaging
07.2022 - 07.2024
Plate Mounter Operator
CP Flexible Packaging
03.2020 - 07.2022
Plate Mounter Operator
Bryce Corporation
03.2018 - 02.2020
Press Operator Assistant
Bryce Corporation
04.2016 - 03.2018
Pre-Press Assistant
Bryce Corporation
07.2015 - 04.2016
Warehouse Manager/Delivery Driver
Florida Keys Party Rentals
07.2010 - 06.2015
High School -
Key West High School