Terry Romero
Visalia,CA
Summary
Fast-working Printing Press Operator with many years of experience. Adept at planning and troubleshooting machines with knowledge of printers and quality assurance. Successful at quoting accurately and working towards deadlines.
Precision-driven 1st Pressman known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in color matching, press maintenance, and workflow optimization to ensure peak operational performance. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, bringing forth an ability to enhance team dynamics and meet tight deadlines with ease.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Pressman
Golden West Packaging
Sacramento, California
06.2023 - Current
- Performed daily maintenance and cleaning of press equipment.
- Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
- Monitored team progress to complete projects within deadlines, including large print jobs and rush orders.
- Adjusted ink levels and densities as needed to maintain consistent print quality.
Web Press Operator
Pro Document Solutions
Porterville, California
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Repaired minor malfunctions in order to keep production running smoothly.
- Recorded production data into logs such as number of impressions produced per hour or total number of sheets used per job run.
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
- Reviewed job orders to determine amount of paper needed, ink color and potential special instructions.
- Adjusted ink fountains, cylinders, plates, guides, and tension devices as needed to ensure quality printing results.
- Verified accuracy of finished products against customer specifications prior to shipment.
Lead Press Operator
Jostens Printing and Publishing
Visalia, California
07.2008 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
- Examined and produced specific job orders.
- Maintained accurate records of materials used, production output, and job completion times.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating machinery.
- Monitored press performance, adjusted settings as needed, and corrected minor mechanical problems.
Lead Press Operator
Jostens Printing and Publishing
Visalia, CA
02.2004 - 10.2008
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating machinery.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies such as paper stock, inks, plates, and blankets, ensuring adequate supply at all times.
- Collaborated with customers regarding job specifications including size requirements, colors desired, paper selection options.
- Loaded printing press with paper and modified margins to comply with paper size requirements.
- Developed strategies for improving productivity by optimizing machine utilization rates and reducing downtime.
Pressman
WS Packaging
San Luis Obispo, California
04.2008 - 06.2008
- Conducted regular inspections of presses to identify any potential issues before they arise.
- Performed and delivered printing projects on time of time.
Press Operator
Color Box
Visalia, California
10.2000 - 11.2004
- Removed printed materials from presses for transport to storage or finishing areas.
- Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
- Monitor and adjust the speed of the machine according to the type of material being printed.
Pressman
Poser Business Forms
Visalia, CA
02.1995 - 08.2000
- Troubleshooted mechanical problems that occurred during the printing process.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on press equipment, including replacing rollers, cylinders, and other components.
- Assisted in loading large rolls onto machines for high volume jobs requiring multiple colors or special finishes.
Press Helper/ Press Feeder/2nd Pressman
Sequoia Pacific
Exeter, California
01.1990 - 09.1995
- Adjusted ink settings according to job specifications.
- Jogged and stacked paper, delivering blank or partially printed stock to equipment.
- Attended training sessions as required to stay up-to-date on industry changes.
- Ensured proper waste disposal of used printing materials.
- Stocked paper rolls, plates, blankets, and other supplies for press runs.
- Labeled finished products for inventory tracking purposes.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of the printing machinery immediately.
Education
High School Diploma -
Redwood High School
Visalia, CA06-1984
Skills
- Print finishing
- Label printing
- Plate mounting
- Offset printing expertise
- Color management
- Press operation
- OSHA compliance
- Workflow management
- Sheetfed presses
- Printing techniques
- Packaging printing
- First aid training
- Large format printing
Timeline
1st Pressman
Golden West Packaging
06.2023 - Current
Web Press Operator
Pro Document Solutions
06.2021 - 05.2024
Lead Press Operator
Jostens Printing and Publishing
07.2008 - 03.2020
Pressman
WS Packaging
04.2008 - 06.2008
Lead Press Operator
Jostens Printing and Publishing
02.2004 - 10.2008
Press Operator
Color Box
10.2000 - 11.2004
Pressman
Poser Business Forms
02.1995 - 08.2000
Press Helper/ Press Feeder/2nd Pressman
Sequoia Pacific
01.1990 - 09.1995
High School Diploma -
Redwood High School