38 Years’ experience in Flexo, Offset and Rotogravure Printing Industry in Multiple Departments, including QA Lab, Set-Up, Pre-Press, Press Room and Finishing
Overview
108
108
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Lab Tech I
Sonoco Flexible Packaging
Morristown, TN
08.2015 - Current
Responsible for Quality Checks of Printed and Un-Printed Flexible Packaging,
Co-Leader Of Gage R&R SPS Team
Completed recordkeeping, filing, and data entry duties.
Performed technical and quality systems audits of laboratory.
Reported problems and concerns to management.
Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
Provided training to over onboarding team members.
Set-up Tech I
Sonoco Flexible Packaging
Morristown, TN
10.2014 - 08.2015
Responsible for setting Cylinders for Rotogravure Presses, Upkeep of Department and Trolley Parts, driving tow motor, filling in for Set Up Lead
Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
Performed routine maintenance for manufacturing operations.
Kept work consistently compliant with 5S standards.
Pre-Press Tech / Label Press Schedule Coordinator
NCR Corporations
Morristown, TN
05.2006 - 08.2014
Responsible for making, inspecting and mounting Flexo Graphic Printing Plates (Digital and Analog)
Using Windows and Apple Computers, Rampage Rip
Server, Agfa Select Avantra 30E Image Setter, Dupont Film Processor, Ero-Flex 30x40 Plate Processor, ESKO Cyrel Digital Imager “Spark 2530”, DuPont Cyrel
FAST 1000 Plate Processor
Responsible for day-to-day upkeep of all equipment, and Administrator of Department Servers and Computer Network
Back-up to Graphic Artist in his absence
Filled in for Wide Webb Press Operators
Label Press Schedule Coordinator (entered jobs in Label Press Log Sheet, made sure all items where prepare for job to go to press, worked with “Press Lead” to schedule jobs, and posted Press Schedule daily)
Certified Forklift / Clamp Truck Operator
Pre-Press / Wide Web Printing Departments, Safety Representative (Completed General Industry Safety and Health Course, 10 Hours, November 2008)
Yellow Belt Continuous Improvement March 2012
Digital Plate Maker
Nashua Corporation
Jefferson City, TN
01.2004 - 01.2006
Responsible for making and inspecting Flexo Graphic Printing Plates
Using Windows and Apple Computers, ESKO Cyrel Digital Imager “Spark 2530”, DuPont
Cyrel FAST 1000 Plate Processor
Imported electronic or print files using and made color, digital image and text corrections. Maintained all equipment by weekly and mouthy maintenance and calibrations
Worked collectively with other teams to reach deadlines and meet customer expectations.
Avoided downtime by addressing issues with prepress equipment immediately and applying troubleshooting techniques to identify root cause issues.
Pre-Press Quality Control Leader
Nashua Corporation
Jefferson City, TN
01.1996 - 01.2004
Responsible for Checking all film, proofs, plates and paperwork related to Printing Jobs before they were released to production
Maintained Herkules Pro Image Setter and Glunz & Jensen Film Processor, by weekly and mouthy maintenance and calibrations.
Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Completed precise measurements using special tools.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
Pre-Press Specialist
Nashua Corporation
Jefferson City, TN
01.1988 - 01.1996
Responsible for producing film using Screen Camera, NCI Step and Repeat Machine, and Dupont Film Processo
Responsible for making Flexo-Graphic and Offset Printing Plates using Dupont Cyrel Plate Making equipment, Maintained all equipment by weekly and mouthy maintenance and calibrations
Performed close alignment or registration of double and single flats to sensitized plates to produce composite images.
Monitored contact between cover glass and masks to prevent flaws resulting from overexposure or light reflection.
Used proportion wheels to scale copy for reductions and enlargements.
Implemented light boxes and microscopes to examine finished plates, detect flaws and verify conformity.
Slitter Operator
Nashua Corporation
Jefferson City, TN
07.1984 - 01.1988
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.
Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
Checked completed work to identify flaws
Used gauges, calipers and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
Kept equipment clean, repaired and lubricated to maximize performance.
Wrestling Official
TSSAA / NFHS / NCWA / AAU / NUWAY
09.1995 - Current
Secretary /Treasurer
Northeast TN Wrestling Officials Assocation
09.2007 - Current
Record expenses and maintained accounting records.
Draft agendas, record minutes and create documents for meetings, and invoice schools for Assigning Fees
Review and balanced bank deposits and deposit report.
Record Financial transactions handled payments of accounts.
Sound Engineer
Morningside Baptist Church
Morristown, TN
10.1995 - 08.2015
Non Paid Volunteer
Studio Engineer
WCRK - WBGQ
Morristown, TN
08.2007 - 10.2014
Kept signal strong, clear and reliable with continuous monitoring and optimization of broadcast equipment.
Adjusted controls on station console to regulate transmission fidelity.
Used Cool Edit Software to mix and edit tracks.
Produced High School, College, and Professional Sports Radio Broadcast. (maintaining Studio Equipment and playing Commercials and Music, during Live Broadcast)
Photo Lab Technician
CPI Photo Finish
Morristown, TN
03.1991 - 12.1992
Operated photo department cash register to scan items and process checks and credit card transactions.
Assessed customer needs and examined order contents to identify processing requirements and timelines.
Examined developed prints to determine defects such as broken lines, spots or blurs.
Performed photo editing, retouching and restoration.
Maintained chemical levels and solution integrity for automatic processors and hand development systems.
Calculated and mixed chemical developer, stop bath and fixer chemicals to develop reels.
Performed opening and closing procedures to keep operations running smoothly.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN
High School Diploma -
Morristown East High School
Morristown, TN
05.1980
Skills
Working Knowledge of Windows & Apple Computers, Operation of Digital Imaging Server, Digital Plate Making, and Internal Department Networking
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Rampage Digital Imaging
Attentive and Observant
Data Capture and Analysis
Quality Sops Development
Audit Assistance
Sample Checking
Quality Control Data Compilation
Lab Work
Equipment Safety
Laboratory Equipment Calibration
Testing Documentation
Quality Issue Identification
Adaptability and Flexibility
Specifications Conformance
Quality Assurance Training
Systems Quality Assurance
Timeline
QA Lab Tech I
Sonoco Flexible Packaging
08.2015 - Current
Set-up Tech I
Sonoco Flexible Packaging
10.2014 - 08.2015
Secretary /Treasurer
Northeast TN Wrestling Officials Assocation
09.2007 - Current
Studio Engineer
WCRK - WBGQ
08.2007 - 10.2014
Pre-Press Tech / Label Press Schedule Coordinator
NCR Corporations
05.2006 - 08.2014
Digital Plate Maker
Nashua Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2006
Pre-Press Quality Control Leader
Nashua Corporation
01.1996 - 01.2004
Sound Engineer
Morningside Baptist Church
10.1995 - 08.2015
Wrestling Official
TSSAA / NFHS / NCWA / AAU / NUWAY
09.1995 - Current
Photo Lab Technician
CPI Photo Finish
03.1991 - 12.1992
Pre-Press Specialist
Nashua Corporation
01.1988 - 01.1996
Slitter Operator
Nashua Corporation
07.1984 - 01.1988
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Walters State Community College
High School Diploma -
Morristown East High School
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