Scyler Smith
West Valley,Utah
Summary
Detail-oriented Printing Equipment Manager with 18 years of experience in printing press,operation, repairs and maintenance. Adept at working on strict budgets and keeping accurate inventories. Successful at maintaining an organized storage area and clean workspace.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Offset Printing Press Operator
Sun Print Solutions
SLC, UT
06.2012 - Current
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the department through constructive feedback and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the workspace, adhering to established guidelines for equipment care and maintenance procedures.
- Increased production output by implementing effective time management techniques and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline workflow processes, ultimately improving overall operational efficiency.
- Contributed to the reduction of machine downtime by promptly troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues as they arose.
- Performed thorough inspections of printed materials to guarantee consistent quality and adherence to client specifications.
- Managed inventory of printing supplies, proactively ordering necessary materials to prevent production delays or downtime.
- Assembled and adjusted press parts to print products in accordance with customer specifications.
- Implemented process improvements that led to faster setup times between job runs, maximizing productivity during shifts.
- Maintained accurate records of completed jobs, including relevant data such as run times, material usage, and any issues encountered during production runs.
- Improved print quality by performing regular press maintenance and calibration tasks.
- Moved materials and fixtures such as paperboard rolls, dies and repeats using pallet jacks, hand carts, and forklifts.
- Restocked workstations with supplies to prevent work delays.
- Oversaw feeding, printing, and delivery process of press machines to maintain specified levels of operation.
- Upheld housekeeping standards by keeping space clean and free of hazards.
offset printing press operator
Print 2 day
SLC UT
02.2006 - 05.2012
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the department through constructive feedback and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
- Assisted in training new press operators, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure smooth onboarding and skill development.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing workload and communicating progress updates with supervisors or team leads as needed.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the workspace, adhering to established guidelines for equipment care and maintenance procedures.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline workflow processes, ultimately improving overall operational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of completed jobs, including relevant data such as run times, material usage, and any issues encountered during production runs.
- Implemented process improvements that led to faster setup times between job runs, maximizing productivity during shifts.
- Troubleshot press malfunctions and performed necessary repairs to restore functionality.
- Operated diverse printing presses to produce high-quality printed material within tight deadlines
- Improved print quality by performing regular press maintenance and calibration tasks.
- Troubleshot and resolved various issues with machinery, maintaining quality and performance.
- Restocked workstations with supplies to prevent work delays.
- Moved materials and fixtures such as paperboard rolls, dies and repeats using pallet jacks, hand carts, and forklifts.
- Logged, trafficked, and updated projects in job management software.
Inventory Picker
Professional Hospital Supply
SLC UT
07.2010 - 03.2012
- Worked fast to meet assigned daily picking quotas.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse, ensuring easy access to products for efficient picking.
- Verified proper labeling and identification on all orders before shipment.
- Enhanced order accuracy by diligently following pick sheets and double-checking items before packing.
- Assisted in reducing product damage through careful handling of items during the picking process.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various shifts and schedules while maintaining consistent performance standards throughout periods of increased workload demands or personnel shortages.
- Improved overall team efficiency with clear communication and collaboration between colleagues in the warehouse.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to minimize workplace accidents.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and reporting any hazards or issues promptly.
- Utilized equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and reach trucks proficiently, speeding up the picking process without compromising safety standards.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
Education
Hunter High School
Skills
- Maintain and operating offset printing presses
- Experience with bindery machines and equipment
- Fork lift and pallet jack experience
- Stocking and organizing inventory
- Quick learning
- Problem solving
- Mechanically inclined
- Cleaning
- Production Monitoring
- Quality Control
- Excellent communication skills
- Capable of taking orders, and doing whatever needs to be done
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Management
- Equipment Calibration
- Work Order Interpretation
- Machinery Cleaning
- Job Scheduling
- Color Management
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Critical Thinking
- Operational Recordkeeping
- Parts Replacement
- Active Listening
- Microsoft Office
- Chemical Solution Safety
Maintenance
On a day to day basis, I am in charge of cleaning, greasing, oiling all of my machines. I handle all chemicals needed to operate offset printing presses. I daily clean and organize my area, such as straightening up my tables wiping everything down, sweeping my floor, and emptying my trash and recycle bins.
Offset Printing Press Experience
- Ab dick 9800/9880 Duplicator with T-51 swing away T head
- Four color Heidelberg Quick Master Direct Image
- Komori sprint II two color
- Komori 40” five color with coater
- Komori 40” 6 color uv with coater
- Komori 40” five over five super perfecter
- KBA rapida 106, four over four perfector
Bindery Experience
- MBO continuous feed 40”folder with two 90 degree angles
- Some training and experience running a Muller Martini 6 pocket book stitcher
- Operation of a Heidelberg polar 155 35 1/6”X 49 5/8”cutter
- Hand collating, Padding note pads and NCR forms
- Experience running a hand stitcher
- Full filament such as hand collating,stuffing envelopes,hand scoring
- Hand folding, boxing and preparing jobs for shipment or delivery
- Operating forklifts, and pallet jacks
- Stock inventory, document inventory, and organize inventory
Delivery Experience
2005 Izuzu diesel 15’ panel truck, loading, organizing loads, organizing my route, unloading the truck, providing excellent customer service, traveling around slc valley in a safe but timely manner.
Career Overview
offset printing press operator with 18 + years hands on experience.
Vehicle maintenance and repair
In my spare time I find myself in my shop, working on my personal vehicles. I enjoy anything from preventative maintenance, repairing, to upgrading/modifying them.
Timeline
Journeyman Offset Printing Press Operator
Sun Print Solutions
06.2012 - Current
Inventory Picker
Professional Hospital Supply
07.2010 - 03.2012
offset printing press operator
Print 2 day
02.2006 - 05.2012
Hunter High School