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Work History
Education
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Ramiro Barajas

Wyoming,MI

Summary

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.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sheeter Operator

Graphic Packaging International
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2022 - Current
  • Read production work order to determine sheet dimensions
  • Responsible for putting proper rolls onto roll stand.
  • Making sure board is proper caliper.
  • Inserts shaft into core of roll and raises and positions on cutter rack, using hoist
  • Threads ends of material through feed rollers or across cutting blades and aligns material against machine guides
  • Adjust tension to synchronize timing of cutting blades, rate of material feed to regulate length and width of cut
  • Starts machine and checks for accuracy of knife cuts to ensure specified dimensions of sheet
  • Observes operation of machine to detect malfunctions such as jamming, wrinkling, tearing of material
  • Makes required adjustments
  • Assist maintenance staff to replace cutting blades
  • Tags loads
  • Completes necessary paperwork
  • Follows all company safety requirements
  • Comply with all company rules and regulations.

Web Press Operator

Graphic Packaging International
Wyoming, MI
10.2022 - Current
  • Ability to read and interpret job information on upcoming jobs on production schedule.
  • Responsible for loading rolls on roll stand putting up rolls.
  • Operates pallet jack to move skids from raw material warehouse to press room.
  • Responds to Pressman with any special request during press make ready, monitors press feed during press runs.
  • Responsible for filling all press chemicals, loading inks, putting away inks when done with job and refilling process inks on press shelf when needed.
  • Understand the importance of environmental responsibilities and proper disposal of press waste.
  • Responsible for ensuring all used rags are disposed of in rag bin and that the lid remain closed
  • Removes any full AQ/Fountain solution flush water drums from press to Non-Hazardous waste staging area.
  • Responsible for cleaning ink knives, cleaning ink fountains, cleaning water buckets, cleaning any coater spills, cleaning washer blades and keeping the press area in a clean state, as well as emptying all garbage bins in press area.
  • Responsible for picking up used rags and gloves in press area, changing rag bag when full and maintaining stack of clean rags for use on the press.
  • Assists the pressman in any maintenance of the press.
  • Follows all company safety requirements.
  • Comply with all company rules and regulations.
  • Performs other duties as required to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the Company.

Printer Helper

Graphic Packaging International
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2022 - Current
  • Locate proper raw materials for operations in staging area
  • Verify quantities with job jacket and check for packing instructions i.e. cases, count, configuration
  • Create / Obtain case labels as required
  • Verify batch numbers and labeling and quality while placing cartons into cases as specified in packaging procedures
  • Verify load tags
  • Inspect unfolded/unglued cartons
  • identify defects related to printing or die cutting.
  • Monitor mirrors from feed position to detect machine jams / malfunctions.
  • Perform visual quality inspection.
  • Communicates all quality issues to machine operator
  • Maintain work area by collecting unused raw materials, dispose of waste materials and store packing equipment (scales, code guns, tape guns, etc.)
  • Communicate equipment problems to supervisor
  • Communicate supervisor of any packaging problems
  • Follow prescribed safety policies
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Comply with all company rules, regulations and safety requirements

Lead Installer

Interior Office Solutions
Grand Rapids, MI
12.2020 - 01.2022
  • Posses a strong fundamental understanding of basic furniture installation processes
  • Understand how to properly fine tune and detail panels, install hard wall offices, case goods, conference tables, and other office furniture as required
  • Be familiar with and knowledgeable about how to properly and efficiently install products from various furniture manufacturers, including Haworth, Herman Miller, and Steelcase
  • Assist installers by installing furniture as directed
  • Demonstrate leadership ability to effectively supervise a crew of installers
  • Ensure that installers are taking their rest breaks and meal periods
  • Train and mentor installers
  • Communicate effectively with customers
  • Process paperwork on tablet and respond to emails
  • Understand blueprints and use and maintenance various work tools like skill saws, jig saws, routers, sanders, and hammer drills
  • Provide high quality control ensure that all products are installed correctly according to floor plans and that all required components are in good working order prior to customer walkthrough so that jobsites are left in move-in condition
  • Unload tractor trailer and bobtail trucks
  • Working irregular hours and extended hours when needed.

Screen Printer

Embroidery house
Jenison, MI
03.2019 - 12.2020
  • Adjusted press settings such as speed, temperature, tension. to achieve desired results.
  • Performed silk screening of garments and other materials according to customer specifications.
  • Developed film positives from customer artwork files for screen exposure process.
  • Utilized computer software programs related to job production tracking and inventory management.
  • Maintained accurate records of production, including number of items printed, colors used, and quantity produced.
  • Analyzed test swatches for color accuracy prior to beginning full production runs.
  • Cleaned screens between colors and jobs using solvents, water, and pressure washers.
  • Repaired defective prints by re-screening or manually touching up with paint pens or airbrushes when needed.

Screen Print Assistant

Grand Rapids graphix
Kentwood, MI
09.2018 - 03.2019

• Reads and follows specific instructions given on shop packets and art forms.
• Coordinates needed materials to produce order.
• Mixes ink to specified PMS color match.
• Burns art images onto product.
• Sets up machine with ink and pads.
• Responsible for the day to day maintenance of machines.
• Responsible for measuring and meeting quality requirements.
• Trouble shoots and corrects throughput problems.
• Remove excess ink from screen, wipe screen.
• Clean ink buckets and return to work area.

Assistant manager

Lids
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2018 - 11.2018
  • Handling weekly scheduling
  • Assist with staff recruitment and training new staff
  • Delivering great customer service
  • Assisting customers needs making sure they are satisfied
  • Constant customer interaction
  • Working long amount of hours with flexible schedule
  • Performing selling 101
  • Build customer relationships.

Assistant Manager

Citi Trends
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2015 - 01.2018
  • Maintain records of daily transactions and generate reports to store manager
  • Deliver great customer service
  • Assist with staff recruitment and training of new staff
  • Motivate staff to improve morale performance
  • Working long amount of hours with flexible schedule
  • Solve conflicts find solutions
  • Build customer relationships.

Environmental service tech / Customer

Spectrum Health hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Maintaining overall cleanliness and sanitation of Healthcare facility
  • Assisting patient needs making sure they are comfortable
  • Managing time and being very fast and organized
  • Providing great customer service to patients
  • Respecting patient request and fulfilling their needs
  • Building patient relationships
  • Working long hours with a flexible schedule.

Education

High school - Diploma

Grand Rapids union high school
06.2015

Skills

  • Customer service (3 years)
  • Great customer service skills (Less than 1 year)
  • RECEPTIONIST (3 years)
  • RETAIL SALES (3 years)
  • Self motivated (Less than 1 year)
  • Customer Service
  • Key Holder
  • Retail Management
  • Screen Printing
  • Printing Press
  • Printing
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Store Management Experience
  • Graphic Design
  • Manufacturing
  • Customer service
  • Forklift
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Precision Measurement
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Quality Inspections
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Sheeter Operator

Graphic Packaging International
10.2022 - Current

Web Press Operator

Graphic Packaging International
10.2022 - Current

Printer Helper

Graphic Packaging International
10.2022 - Current

Lead Installer

Interior Office Solutions
12.2020 - 01.2022

Screen Printer

Embroidery house
03.2019 - 12.2020

Screen Print Assistant

Grand Rapids graphix
09.2018 - 03.2019

Assistant manager

Lids
01.2018 - 11.2018

Environmental service tech / Customer

Spectrum Health hospital
07.2016 - 07.2017

Assistant Manager

Citi Trends
10.2015 - 01.2018

High school - Diploma

Grand Rapids union high school
Ramiro Barajas