Scott White
Tomah,WI
Summary
Skilled Press Operator with strong background in fast-paced manufacturing environments working with various materials. Reliable worker comfortable working alone or with team members to move materials, complete production runs and inspect final products. Knowledgeable about machine operation, maintenance requirements and basic repairs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Operator
TC Transcontinental Packaging
Tomah, WI
04.1996 - 02.2024
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
- Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
- Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed.
- Train new employees in safe operation procedures for printing presses.
- Perform minor repairs to machines as needed.
- Perform maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts or cleaning presses after use.
- Set up and operated progressive presses to produce materials to customer specifications.
- Load rolls of material onto feed mechanism of press.
- Inspect and test printed materials for defects such as smearing, blurring, fading, or streaking.
- Change plate cylinders when switching jobs during production runs.
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
- Cleaned and lubricated presses and components using oil, solvents and rags.
- Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy and conformance to provided specifications.
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems using hand tools and gauges.
- Reviewed daily production to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Removed printed materials from presses for transport to storage or finishing areas.
- Installed, adjusted, dismantled, reassembled and removed parts and equipment such as rollers, dies, printing plates and blankets.
- Verify accuracy of job orders against proofs provided by customer.
- Set up and operate printing press to print designs or logos on fabric, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, or leather items.
- Read work orders or production schedules to determine materials, locations of cutting lines or dimensions and tolerances.
- Operated cranes, hi-los and other equipment safely to move materials around work areas.
- Operated printing press machines and manually set and adjusted speed, temperature and ink flow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Parks Administration
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI05-1989
Skills
- Work Order Interpretation
- Production Monitoring
- Clear Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Multitasking
- Time Management Abilities
- Decision-Making
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Press Operator
TC Transcontinental Packaging
04.1996 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Parks Administration
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
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