Salvatore Fiduccia
17 Village Green Apt J, Budd Lake,NJ
Summary
Results-driven 1st Pressman with a strong focus on press operation, quality control, and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to manage ink levels and setup presses efficiently while meeting tight production schedules.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Pressman
DCC
Mountainside, New Jersey
09.2020 - 06.2026
- Operated 1st press to ensure quality prints, inspected printing plates for accuracy and color balance.
- Operated printing presses, producing high-quality printed materials that met client specifications.
- Set up and adjusted press equipment for various print jobs.
- Monitored print quality throughout production runs to ensure standards.
- Collaborated with team members to quickly resolve production issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining workflow.
- Maintained equipment and performed routine maintenance tasks regularly.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Assisted in training new press operators on equipment usage and procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in printing processes.
- Instructed new employees in proper use of machines, safety procedures, and general work practices.
- Mounted printing plates onto cylinders to prepare for production. onto cylinders and made adjustments to equipment.
- Provided support services such as mounting plates onto cylinders or making adjustments as needed.
- Checked finished product against job specifications for accuracy and quality control purposes.
- Inspected printed material for defects such as smudges, scratches, tears before the finishing process began.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the press machinery.
- Adjusted ink levels and densities as needed to maintain consistent print quality.
- Utilized computer-operated controls to monitor temperature settings during printing process.
- Troubleshot minor mechanical issues with the press equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of production runs, waste, and other related data.
- Performed daily maintenance and cleaning of press equipment.
- Lubricated press components and changed parts during routine maintenance.
- Set appropriate speeds, flows, colors, temperatures, and positions for printing.
- Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration.
- Prepared machines for printing and operated one-and two-color printing presses, platemakers, hydraulic paper cutters and digital printers and copiers.
- Monitored team progress to complete projects within deadlines, including large print jobs and rush orders.
- Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
- Produced tailored office documents for clients, ensuring accuracy and quality in envelopes, newsletters, business cards, and programs.
- Performed and delivered printing projects on time of time.
- Inspected random paper samples during print runs to confirm accurate ink and paper type.
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
1st Pressman
Sandy Alexander
Clifton, New Jersey
10.2014 - 04.2020
- Operated 1st press to ensure quality prints, inspected printing plates for accuracy and color balance.
- Operated printing presses to deliver high-quality printed materials that met client specifications.
- Set up and adjusted press equipment for diverse print jobs.
- Monitored print quality throughout production runs to maintain standards.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve production issues efficiently.
- Maintained equipment and performed routine maintenance tasks regularly.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Assisted in training new press operators on equipment usage and procedures.
- Kept accurate records of production processes and materials used.
- Instructed new employees in proper use of machines, safety procedures, and general work practices.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in printing processes.
- Collaborated with other team members to meet tight deadlines on production jobs.
- Provided support services such as mounting plates onto cylinders or making adjustments.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict timelines.
- Communicated regularly with supervisor regarding progress on projects and jobs being completed.
- Conducted periodic tests to evaluate performance of press machines including speed checks and registration tests.
- Checked finished product for accuracy and quality against job specifications. against job specifications for accuracy and quality control purposes.
- Inspected printed material for defects such as smudges, scratches, tears before the finishing process began.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the press machinery.
- Adjusted ink levels and densities as needed to maintain consistent print quality.
- Utilized computer-operated controls to monitor temperature settings during printing process.
- Troubleshot minor mechanical issues with the press equipment.
- Performed daily maintenance and cleaning of press equipment.
- Set appropriate speeds, flows, colors, temperatures, and positions for printing.
- Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration.
- Prepared machines for printing and operated one-and two-color printing presses, platemakers, hydraulic paper cutters and digital printers and copiers.
- Monitored team progress to complete projects within deadlines, including large print jobs and rush orders.
- Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
- Performed and delivered printing projects on time of time.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Dorp High School
Staten Island, NY06-1985
Skills
- Press operations
- Press setup
- Quality control
- Ink management
- Production workflow
- Production scheduling
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
1st Pressman
DCC
09.2020 - 06.2026
1st Pressman
Sandy Alexander
10.2014 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
New Dorp High School