Open To Work
Robert Pastore
Lake Oswego,OR
Summary
Dedicated Digital Press Operator with expertise in digital printing, equipment calibration, and print quality assurance. Proven ability to optimize workflows and uphold high standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Press Operator
Taylor Corporation
Beaverton, Oregon
12.2009 - 12.2025
- Operated digital printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials.
- Set up and calibrated equipment for various print jobs and specifications.
- Monitored print quality and adjusted settings to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Conducted routine maintenance on printing equipment to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve printing issues swiftly.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in a fast-paced environment.
- Trained junior operators on equipment use and best printing practices.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while operating machinery.
- Monitored ink levels, replenished when necessary, and changed colors as required.
- Verified accuracy of job orders prior to printing process initiation.
- Managed loading and unloading of media on the printing press.
- Troubleshooted minor technical issues related to software or hardware malfunctions on the press equipment.
- Evaluated finished products for color accuracy against customer expectations.
- Maintained records of daily production output for each job run.
- Performed regular maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of the press.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to improve overall workflow efficiency in the pressroom.
- Operated digital presses at maximum speed for large volume runs without compromising quality standards.
- Notified supervisors immediately when quality control issues arose during production runs.
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
- Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
Platemaker
Vertis
Portland, Oregon
07.2003 - 04.2008
- Operated high-speed platemaking equipment to produce printing plates efficiently.
- Inspected and maintained printing plates for quality assurance during production.
- Collaborated with press operators to ensure timely plate delivery for printing jobs.
- Trained junior staff on safe operation of platemaking machinery and procedures.
- Implemented best practices to optimize workflow and reduce downtime in production.
- Keep current with industry trends and technologies related to platemaking processes.
- Follow established safety protocols when operating machinery or working with hazardous materials.
- Operate film imagesetters to produce films from digital files for outputting plates.
- Perform regular maintenance on platemaking equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Train new employees in safe operation of platemaking equipment and procedures.
- Organize daily workflow by prioritizing jobs based on deadlines and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments such as pressroom personnel to resolve technical issues.
- Maintain records of all work completed on job tickets and other documents as required.
- Monitor quality control standards throughout the production process to maintain high-quality standards.
- Handled troubleshooting tasks regarding all prepress equipment to resolve issues quickly and avoid downtime.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders, including professionals and management staff, to meet tight deadlines.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce errors and reprints.
Platemaker
RFD
Wilsonville, Oregon
10.1994 - 04.2003
- Operated high-speed platemaking equipment to produce printing plates efficiently.
- Collaborated with press operators to ensure timely plate delivery for printing jobs.
- Trained junior staff on safe operation of platemaking machinery and procedures.
- Implemented best practices to optimize workflow and reduce downtime in production.
- Keep current with industry trends and technologies related to platemaking processes.
- Follow established safety protocols when operating machinery or working with hazardous materials.
- Perform regular maintenance on platemaking equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Train new employees in safe operation of platemaking equipment and procedures.
- Organize daily workflow by prioritizing jobs based on deadlines and customer requirements.
- Troubleshoot and repair any problems or malfunctions in the platemaking process.
- Monitor quality control standards throughout the production process to maintain high-quality standards.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders, including professionals and management staff, to meet tight deadlines.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce errors and reprints.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
University Of South Florida
Tampa09-1987
Skills
- Digital printing
- Equipment calibration
- Print quality assurance
- Routine maintenance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Workflow optimization
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$25/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Digital Press Operator
Taylor Corporation
12.2009 - 12.2025
Platemaker
Vertis
07.2003 - 04.2008
Platemaker
RFD
10.1994 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
University Of South Florida