Shawn Khaja
Machinist
Wauwatosa,WI
Summary
Experienced machinist with 25 years of experience in manufacturing and printing. Excellent reputation for quality, resolving problems, and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Printing Press Operator
Western States Envelope & Label
Butler, WI
01.2007 - 08.2022
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers.
- Successfully completed monthly safety training sessions.
- Mixed and poured paint and color mixtures into reservoirs.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.
- Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- Analyzed account workload quantity, complexity and due dates to predict and prevent problems.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
Machine Operator
Western States Envelope & Label
Butler, WI
11.1997 - 01.2007
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marquette High School
Milwaukee, WI 08.1993 - 05.1997
Skills
Commercial press operation
undefinedTimeline
Printing Press Operator
Western States Envelope & Label
01.2007 - 08.2022
Machine Operator
Western States Envelope & Label
11.1997 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Marquette High School
08.1993 - 05.1997
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