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Nichole Larson

Waseca,MN
Nichole Larson

Summary

Reliable professional skilled in safely operating and maintaining diverse range of binding equipment. Advanced knowledge of quality inspection and binding repair. Seek to leverage many years of experience to fulfill challenging, growth-oriented role.

Committed professional bringing many years of experience in bindery roles. Well-versed in Microsoft Office and LARS. Excellent proficiency in maintaining bindery equipment functionality. Applies sewing and gluing techniques to secure pages and bindings with focus on quality.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Tri-M-Graphics
Owatonna, Minnesota

Bindery Specialist/Press Operator
11.2004 - Current

Job overview

  • Conducted daily maintenance checks on all bindery machinery in the facility.
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding job status updates.
  • Performed manual binding operations with hand tools such as cutters, punches, and staplers.
  • Inspected finished documents for quality assurance purposes.
  • Maintained bindery equipment and troubleshot mechanical issues.
  • Repaired minor damage or wear-and-tear on bindery equipment components.
  • Assisted in training personnel on basic operation of bindery equipment.
  • Operated digital cutting machines to accurately trim paper products.
  • Reviewed customer specifications and determined appropriate binding methods.
  • Collaborated closely with printing staff to ensure smooth workflow transitions.
  • Provided technical guidance to team members who were new to the role.
  • Ensured proper disposal of scrap material according to company standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
  • Loaded and unloaded paper from automated binding machines.
  • Followed strict safety protocols when handling heavy materials or operating machinery.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Ran tests on sample materials prior to running full production jobs.
  • Adjusted machine settings to accommodate different types of paper stock sizes.
  • Monitored job progress throughout the entire bindery process.
  • Organized materials for efficient production runs.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations when operating machinery.
  • Scheduled orders to meet production goals and formed action plans to handle time component constraints.
  • Trimmed edges of books to size using cutting machines, book trimming machines or hand cutters.
  • Completed high-quality work by performing bindery tasks according to job instructions and work orders.
  • Used stitching or gluing techniques to secure endpapers, bindings and backings.
  • Communicated with staff coordinate work, maintain efficiency and achieve production targets.
  • Inspected finished products, bound and unbound items to identify defects or quality issues.
  • Examined stitched, collated and bound product samples for imperfect bindings, ink spots and torn pages.
  • Read work orders to determine instructions and specifications for machine set-up.
  • Used equipment to cut book edges to meet specifications and produce quality products.
  • Operated bindery equipment and oversaw general functionality, including adjusting guides and rollers, to avoid errors and complete efficient daily work.
  • Check color alignment with densitometer after each run.
  • Perform maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts or cleaning presses after use.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical problems using hand tools and gauges.
  • Make adjustments to temperature controls based on type of material being printed.
  • Perform minor repairs to machines as needed.
  • Train new employees in safe operation procedures for printing presses.
  • Operate auxiliary equipment such as folding machines or cutting devices.
  • Inspect and test printed materials for defects such as smearing, blurring, fading, or streaking.
  • Replace worn parts such as rollers and cylinders on presses as required.
  • Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
  • Verify accuracy of job orders against proofs provided by customer.
  • Monitor and adjust the speed of the machine according to the type of material being printed.
  • Feed sheets into press manually if necessary.
  • Set up and operate printing press to print designs or logos on fabric, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, or leather items.
  • Clean ink fountains with solvents when necessary.
  • Measure distances between printing plates in order to align them properly on press bed.
  • Sharpen cutting blades regularly for accurate trimming operations.
  • Adjust pressure settings on press to ensure proper inking and drying of material.
  • Place finished prints into containers for shipment or storage.
  • Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously within tight deadlines.
  • Mix ink colors according to specific formulas.
  • Record information such as number of impressions made during shift.
  • Installed, adjusted, dismantled, reassembled and removed parts and equipment such as rollers, dies, printing plates and blankets.
  • Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy and conformance to provided specifications.
  • Cleaned and lubricated presses and components using oil, solvents and rags.
  • Used care in loading molds to keep materials properly positioned.
  • Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
  • Operated equipment at required speed to drive proper alignment and registration.
  • Removed printed materials from presses for transport to storage or finishing areas.
  • Verified dimensions of work piece and made adjustments if necessary.
  • Promoted safety within department and followed protocols to maximize safety and prevent risk.
  • Reviewed daily production to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Used air hoses and swabs to clean compression chambers, arbors and molds.
  • Turned controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates or table angles for specified operations.
  • Accurately set-up fold, adjusting roll mechanisms, tension, and guide devices.
  • Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
  • Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment.
  • Cut off excess materials for reuse or recycling.
  • Cleaned, lubricated and repaired machinery for optimal performance.
  • Operated printing press machines and manually set and adjusted speed, temperature and ink flow.
  • Followed work orders to select proper materials, make accurate cuts, and complete precise finished products.

Education

Everest University Online - Tampa
Seffner, FL

Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
03-2011

Skills

  • Emergency Management
  • First Aid Training
  • Time Management
  • Self Motivation
  • Decision-Making
  • Effective Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Time management abilities
  • Goal Setting
  • Safety awareness
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Relationship Building
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Task Prioritization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Active Listening
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team building
  • Multitasking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Written Communication

Timeline

Bindery Specialist/Press Operator

Tri-M-Graphics
11.2004 - Current

Everest University Online - Tampa

Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice

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