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MIKE BIRO

Washington Court House,OH

Summary

Skilled Offset Press Operator with background in managing and operating offset printing machinery. Brings understanding of color theory, plate making, and press maintenance coupled with an ability to troubleshoot complex projects. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities while maintaining high efficiency and quality standards. Previously implemented process improvements to increase operational efficiency in previous role.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Offset Press Operator

Wingate Packaging
Washington Court House, OH
10.2021 - Current
  • Set up and operate offset printing press to produce printed materials, such as books, magazines, newspapers, catalogs, stationary and other products.
  • Monitor ink flow and adjust settings accordingly to ensure consistent print quality.
  • Perform regular maintenance on the press in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Check for registration accuracy between colors and make necessary adjustments.
  • Inspect printed material for defects such as smudges, blurs and misalignments.
  • Clean plates and cylinders during production runs of jobs.
  • Ensure that all safety procedures are followed when operating the press.
  • Maintain accurate records of daily production quantities and job specifications.
  • Review work orders to determine job specifications such as quantity, stock type and color sequence.
  • Operate control panel to adjust speed, pressure, temperature or humidity of press.
  • Assist other operators in setting up presses when needed.
  • Cleaned and lubricated presses and components using oil, solvents and rags.

Offset Press Operator

Bell Incorporated
Groveport, OH
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Set up and operate offset printing press to produce printed materials, such as books, magazines, newspapers, catalogs, stationary and other products.
  • Adjust feeder mechanism to accommodate specified paper size or thickness.
  • Monitor ink flow and adjust settings accordingly to ensure consistent print quality.
  • Perform regular maintenance on the press in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Check for registration accuracy between colors and make necessary adjustments.
  • Clean plates and cylinders during production runs of jobs.
  • Ensure that all safety procedures are followed when operating the press.
  • Maintain accurate records of daily production quantities and job specifications.
  • Review work orders to determine job specifications such as quantity, stock type and color sequence.
  • Operate control panel to adjust speed, pressure, temperature or humidity of press.
  • Assist other operators in setting up presses when needed.
  • Cleaned and lubricated presses and components using oil, solvents and rags.

Offset Press Operator

Haman Midwest
Worthington, OH
08.2013 - 05.2020
  • Set up and operate offset printing press to produce printed materials, such as books, magazines, newspapers, catalogs, stationary and other products.
  • Adjust feeder mechanism to accommodate specified paper size or thickness.
  • Monitor ink flow and adjust settings accordingly to ensure consistent print quality.
  • Perform regular maintenance on the press in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Check for registration accuracy between colors and make necessary adjustments.
  • Inspect printed material for defects such as smudges, blurs and misalignments.
  • Clean plates and cylinders during production runs of jobs.
  • Ensure that all safety procedures are followed when operating the press.
  • Maintain accurate records of daily production quantities and job specifications.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions related to the press operation or any related equipment.
  • Review work orders to determine job specifications such as quantity, stock type and color sequence.
  • Operate control panel to adjust speed, pressure, temperature or humidity of press.
  • Assist other operators in setting up presses when needed.
  • Cleaned and lubricated presses and components using oil, solvents and rags.

Feeder Operator

FINELINE
GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, OH
08.2012 - 08.2013
  • Inspected feeders for accuracy of product, count and quality.
  • Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-specification operation.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machines including lubricating parts, replacing worn components and cleaning machinery.
  • Stacked pallets in an orderly fashion following safety guidelines.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during the course of daily operations.
  • Assisted other workers with tasks when necessary.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding job progress and any issues encountered.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Westerville Central High School
Westerville, OH
05-2008

Skills

  • Press maintenance
  • Proofreading
  • Color Management
  • Machinery Cleaning
  • Production Monitoring
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Quality Control
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Parts Lubrication
  • Machine Operation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Goal Setting
  • Time Management
  • Product Inspection
  • Print Production
  • Professionalism
  • Equipment Cleaning
  • Decision-Making
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Ink mixing
  • Skilled with electric pallet jacks
  • Maintenance skills
  • Multitasking
  • Self Motivation

Timeline

Offset Press Operator

Wingate Packaging
10.2021 - Current

Offset Press Operator

Bell Incorporated
08.2020 - 10.2021

Offset Press Operator

Haman Midwest
08.2013 - 05.2020

Feeder Operator

FINELINE
08.2012 - 08.2013

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Westerville Central High School

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