Ryan Aymor
Janesville
Summary
Professional offering excellent mechanical aptitude and extensive knowledge of industrial equipment operations.
Skilled Printing Press Operator with hands-on experience in operating and maintaining printing press machinery. Strong understanding of color matching techniques, quality control procedures and job setup protocols. Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency and reduce waste, resulting in higher profitability. Diligent troubleshooter with an aptitude for problem-solving and adept at managing tight deadlines without compromising on work quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Printing Press Operator
Freedom Graphics Systems
Milton
05.2021 - 06.2025
- Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.
- Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions.
- Adjust ink fountain flow rates.
- Verify that paper and ink meet the specifications for a given job.
- Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.
- Feed paper through press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls.
- Monitor automated press operation systems and respond to fault, error, or alert messages.
- Load presses with paper and make necessary adjustments, according to paper size.
- Secure printing plates to printing units and adjust tolerances.
- Clean ink fountains, plates, or printing unit cylinders when press runs are completed.
- Change press plates, blankets, or cylinders, as required.
- Obtain or mix inks and fill ink fountains.
- Input production job settings into workstation terminals that control automated printing systems.
- Clean or oil presses or make minor repairs, using hand tools.
- Maintain time or production records.
- Monitor inventory levels on a regular basis, ordering or requesting additional supplies, as necessary.
- Monitor environmental factors, such as humidity and temperature, that may impact equipment performance and make necessary adjustments.
- Download or scan files to be printed, using printing production software.
- Adjust digital files to alter print elements, such as fonts, graphics, or color separations.
- Direct or monitor work of press crews.
- Download completed jobs to archive media so that questions can be answered or jobs replicated.
- Control workflow scheduling or job tracking, using computer database software.
- Set up or operate auxiliary equipment, such as cutting, folding, plate-making, drilling, or laminating machines.
Operator
Hufcor
Janesville
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Operated machinery to ensure smooth production processes.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues or fixed promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily operational goals.
- Load and unload materials (sheet metal) onto machines.
- Daily inspection on the forklifts.
- Help out other areas as needed.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas consistently.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
Temp Worker
QPS Employment
Janesville
04.2015 - 07.2018
- Assisted with daily operations in various warehouse environments.
- Operated machinery and tools for assembly and production tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas.
- Collaborated with staff to streamline workflow processes effectively.
- Followed instructions to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Adhered to safety guidelines while performing manual labor duties.
- Completed data entry tasks within specified timeframes.
- Resolved customer complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding inventory and equipment needs.
Education
12 -
Skills
- Quality control
- Packaging
- Math
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Press operation
- Ink management
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Color correcting
- Web press operation
- Specification matching
- Quality control inspection
- Ink mixing and matching
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong attention to detail
- Plate mounting
- Offset printing expertise
- Paper feeding
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Heavy lifting
- Pallet stacking
- Maintenance and repair
Certification
Driver's License
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Printing Press Operator
Freedom Graphics Systems
05.2021 - 06.2025
Operator
Hufcor
08.2018 - 08.2021
Temp Worker
QPS Employment
04.2015 - 07.2018