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Sherman Blair

Sturbridge,MA

Summary

Skilled and reliable Press Operator who brings a positive attitude and commitment to safety and quality to each project. Printing professional with a strong record of reducing downtime and increasing productivity. Print Press Operator with capacity to prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines. Actively takes on special projects to assist other team members. Technically and mechanically adept Pressman with forklift operation and customer service.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Press Operator

Stat Products Inc.
Ashland, MA
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap
  • Moved materials and fixtures such as paperboard rolls, dies and repeats using pallet jacks, hand carts, and forklifts
  • Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy
  • Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy, and conformance to provided specifications
  • Reviewed work orders to determine materials needs, where to make cuts and how to complete high-quality products in line with specifications
  • Followed company policies and OSHA requirements to maintain work safety
  • Made timely adjustments to machine operations and components to meet demands of different production orders
  • Achieved challenging production goals on consistent basis by optimizing machine operation
  • Kept equipment clean, repaired and lubricated to maximize performance
  • 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

Filling Line Operator

Webco Chemical Corp
Dudley, MA
07.2016 - 03.2017
  • Operated filling machine
  • Achieved established output rates
  • Performed line cleanouts and change overs
  • Documented and maintained records of start-up and batches
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
  • Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis
  • Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition

Pressman

Turley Publications
Palmer, MA
10.2013 - 02.2016
  • Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production
  • Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions
  • Operated press to achieve highest print quality with minimal scrap and high productivity
  • Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently
  • Applied appropriate packing sheets to cylinders to build up blanket of thickness
  • Promptly removed completed loads from press

Hardware Associate

Home Depot
Oxford, MA
05.2013 - 11.2015
  • Greeted customers in timely fashion while quickly determining their needs
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences
  • Responded to customer questions and requests in prompt and efficient manner
  • Contacted other store locations to determine merchandise availability
  • Engaged with customers in sincere and friendly manner
  • Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store
  • Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business

Journeyman Pressman, Assistant Foreman

Telegram & Gazette
Millbury, MA
10.2006 - 11.2012
  • Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions
  • Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production
  • Operated press to achieve highest print quality with minimal scrap and high productivity
  • Produced high quality finished printed material in timely and efficient manner
  • Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities
  • Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently
  • Analyzed account workload quantity, complexity and due dates to predict and prevent problems
  • Promoted shop safety by working in safe manner
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
  • Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis
  • Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition

Shift Supervisor

Saltus Press
Worcester, MA
12.2002 - 10.2006
  • Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules
  • Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality
  • Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership
  • Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems
  • Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime
  • Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition
  • Prepared and administered preventative maintenance work orders
  • Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently
  • Analyzed account workload quantity, complexity and due dates to predict and prevent problems
  • Responsible for achieving production requirements
  • Monitored product standards and quality-control programs
  • Oversaw production process and managed production schedule

Pressman

Community Newspapers
Auburn, MA
09.1997 - 12.2002
  • Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production
  • 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
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently
  • Applied appropriate packing sheets to cylinders to build up blanket of thickness
  • Promptly removed completed loads from press
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
  • Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety
  • Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis
  • Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition
  • Prepared and administered preventative maintenance work orders
  • Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts
  • Responsible for achieving production requirements

Education

High School Diploma -

Tantasqua High School
Sturbridge, MA
1982

Skills

  • Proficient in minimal scrap methodology
  • Roller setting expertise
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Understanding of folder operation
  • Practitioner of quality control procedures
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Hand/power tools
  • Basic computer skills
  • Quality assurance training
  • Practices safety and sanitation standards

Timeline

Press Operator

Stat Products Inc.
03.2017 - 03.2020

Filling Line Operator

Webco Chemical Corp
07.2016 - 03.2017

Pressman

Turley Publications
10.2013 - 02.2016

Hardware Associate

Home Depot
05.2013 - 11.2015

Journeyman Pressman, Assistant Foreman

Telegram & Gazette
10.2006 - 11.2012

Shift Supervisor

Saltus Press
12.2002 - 10.2006

Pressman

Community Newspapers
09.1997 - 12.2002

High School Diploma -

Tantasqua High School

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