Robin Crow
Hot Springs,AR
Summary
At Horton & Horton Printing, I excelled as a Lead Press Operator, enhancing printing efficiency and quality through expertise knowledge of lithograph printing. I brought 20 plus years experience operating multiple sheet-fed presses with extensive Heidelberg sp102 knowledge. Practicing skills in control optimization and creative problem-solving, along with better communication between pre and post press departments, I significantly improved customer satisfaction while gaining a higher profit margin . My proactive approach and ability to adapt to new technologies in an constantly changing market ensured the achievement of productivity targets and high-quality standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Press Operator
Horton & Horton Printing
01.1998 - 01.2011
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities, quickly identifying and resolving issues that arose during production runs.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- Enhanced printing efficiency by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting on printing press equipment.
- Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers.
- Reduced waste materials by optimizing job layouts and closely monitoring press performance.
- Coordinated with pre-press department for seamless transition from design files to print-ready plates, reducing downtime between jobs.
- Analyzed daily density readings from each printer to detect potential quality issues.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
- Maintained register during make-ready and productions processes.
- Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.
- Checked job information at press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
- Ensured timely completion of projects through effective scheduling and coordination between departments.
- Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high-quality standards throughout each project''s lifecycle.
- Implemented safety procedures to minimize workplace accidents, creating a safer work environment for all team members.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Analyzed account workload quantity, complexity and due dates to predict and prevent problems.
- Collaborated with designers for accurate print specifications, resulting in fewer errors and reprints.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies and software updates, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
- Wrote clear and concise work instructions.
- Increased customer satisfaction by collaborating closely with clients to understand their requirements and meet their expectations.
- Provided technical assistance to sales team when needed, helping them better communicate product offerings and capabilities to potential clients.
- Enhanced color accuracy with careful adjustments to printing press, meeting client specifications.
- Achieved consistent color matching for brand-sensitive projects, using advanced color management systems.
- Enhanced print quality, meticulously adjusting press settings for each job.
- Increased printing efficiency by meticulously maintaining and calibrating printing press equipment.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Applied appropriate packing sheets and Mylars to plate and blanket cylinders.
- Conducted daily inspections of printing press, identifying areas requiring repair or replacement preventing downtime and consistent press runs.
- Maintained communication with pre-press suggesting changes that led to significant operational improvements within all departments.
- Held strong communication directly with clients for press checks and post-printing satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
McClellan Magnet High School
Little Rock, AR1993
Skills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Project coordination expertise
- Ink mixing and matching
- Quality control inspection
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Inventory management Know-how
- Offset printing expertise
- Print production scheduling
- Wide format printing
- Sheet-fed press experience
- Computer-to-plate systems
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Color correcting
- Color management
- Machinery inspection
- Waste reduction
- Skilled at printing press operation
- Specification matching
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Safety awareness
- Decision-making
- Technical troubleshooting
- Product inspection
- Layout design
- Quality control
- Roller setting
- Teamwork
- Pre-production assessment
- Workflow optimization
Timeline
Lead Press Operator
Horton & Horton Printing
01.1998 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
McClellan Magnet High School
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