Nicholas "Travis" Owens
Arlington,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Printing Press Operator with 3years of experience. Adept at meeting long-term goals through the day-to-day organization and providing individualized services. Self mptivated at doing my own maintance on my press and preventive maintenance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic press operator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of management expectations. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in printing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pressman
Mittera
Arlington, Texas
04.2019 - Current
- Loaded presses with paper and made necessary adjustments according to paper size.
- Inspected product for imperfections or irregularities to make adjustments.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Mixed inks to properly fill ink fountains.
- Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
- Started presses and pulled proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment and registration.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers.
- Employed root cause analysis to troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Second Pressman
RR Donnelley & Sons Co
Arlington, Texas
03.2004 - 08.2010
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance for book block equipment.
- Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lamar High School
Arlington, TX05.1998
Skills
- Roller setting expertise
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Color correcting
- Basic Math
- Attention to Detail
- Teambuilding
- Planning and Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Lead Pressman
Mittera
04.2019 - Current
Second Pressman
RR Donnelley & Sons Co
03.2004 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Lamar High School