Tyone Walker
Capron,IL
Summary
Results-driven Printing Press Operator with expertise in quality control, efficiency improvement, and digital printing. Proven ability to enhance workflows and minimize waste through detailed inspections and effective maintenance.
Dedicated Printing Press Operator skilled in ink mixing, troubleshooting, and collaborating with design teams. Consistently delivers high-quality outputs while optimizing processes to reduce downtime and enhance client satisfaction.
Detail-oriented Printing Press Operator excelling in quality control and routine maintenance. Known for implementing process improvements that boost productivity and training junior operators to ensure a skilled and efficient workforce.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Printing Press Operator
HTE
Geneva, IL
06.2018 - 06.2026
- Operated various printing presses, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to production schedules.
- Monitored ink levels and color consistency, adjusting settings for optimal print quality.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery, reducing downtime and improving operational reliability.
- Trained junior operators on equipment usage and safety protocols to enhance team efficiency.
- Maintenance repair
- Collaborated with design teams to ensure accurate reproduction of client specifications and artwork.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, resulting in faster turnaround times.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, facilitating informed decision-making for future projects.
- Led quality control inspections, guaranteeing compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities, quickly identifying and resolving issues that arose during production runs.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to the plate cylinder.
- Enhanced printing efficiency by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting on printing press equipment.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Applied appropriate packing sheets to cylinders to build up a blanket of thickness.
- Reduced waste materials by optimizing job layouts and closely monitoring press performance.
- Coordinated with the pre-press department for seamless transition from design files to print-ready plates, reducing downtime between jobs.
- Analyzed daily density readings from each printer to detect potential quality issues.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
- Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.
- Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
- Ensured timely completion of projects through effective scheduling and coordination between departments.
- Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
- Trained junior operators in proper press operation techniques, ensuring a skilled workforce and smoother production processes.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high-quality standards throughout each project's lifecycle.
- Multitasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Analyzed account workload quantity, complexity and due dates to predict and prevent problems.
- Implemented safety procedures to minimize workplace accidents, creating a safer work environment for all team members.
- Fostered a positive team atmosphere through open communication and collaboration with fellow operators, leading to higher overall morale and job satisfaction.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting changes that led to significant operational improvements within the department.
Printing Press Operator
Master Impressions
Batavia, IL
02.2011 - 01.2018
- Streamlined production processes for faster turnaround times by implementing new workflow strategies.
- Improved color consistency across print runs by conducting thorough quality control checks.
- Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery, reducing downtime and improving operational reliability.
- Maintained register during make-ready and production processes.
- Properly secured loads with security straps, covers and security seals.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery components, identifying areas requiring repair or replacement early on to prevent costly breakdowns during production runs.
- Wrote clear and concise work instructions.
- Increased customer satisfaction by collaborating closely with clients to understand their requirements and meet their expectations.
- Distributed updated weekly report of project priorities to team members and management.
- Reduced waste by implementing a rigorous quality control processeseses before, during, and after printing.
- Improved team productivity, leading training sessions on the the latest printing technology and safety practices.
- Enhanced print quality, meticulously adjusting press settings for each job.
- Optimized ink usage to impact cost savings, carefully mixing colors according to project requirements.
- Increased printing efficiency by meticulously maintaining and calibrating printing press equipment.
- Increased client retention, consistently delivering high-quality prints that exceeded expectations.
- Enhanced customer service by providing detailed project updates and resolving issues promptly.
- Developed streamlined processeses for quick setup and breakdown of printing jobs, reducing turnaround times.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team feedback on workflow and processes.
- Streamlined workflow for faster project completion, reorganizing the print floor layouts.
- Improved operational efficiencies, integrating new software for better job tracking and scheduling.
- Operated various printing presses, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to production schedules.
- Monitored ink levels and color consistency, adjusting settings for optimal print quality.
- Led quality control inspections, guaranteeing compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities, quickly identifying and resolving issues that arose during production runs.
- Adjusted controls to regulate the flow of ink and dampening solution to the plate cylinder.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Applied appropriate packing sheets to cylinders to build up blanket of thickness.
- Reduced waste materials by optimizing job layouts and closely monitoring press performance.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
- Ensured timely completion of projects through effective scheduling and coordination between departments.
Printing Press Operator
Catty Corporation
Harvard, IL
05.2008 - 12.2010
- Collaborated with designers for accurate print specifications, resulting in fewer errors and reprints.
- Mixed and poured paint into designated reservoirs for production processes.
- Successfully completed monthly safety training sessions.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies and software updates, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance for book block equipment.
- Assisted the sales team by providing technical support, improving their communication of product offerings and capabilities to potential clients.
- Reduced error rates with comprehensive review and adjustment of pre-printing proofs.
- Streamlined inventory management for printing supplies, avoiding production delays due to material shortages.
- Ensured timely completion of large-scale printing projects, coordinating closely with production team.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, facilitating informed decision-making for future projects.
- Coordinated with pre-press department for seamless transition from design files to print-ready plates, reducing downtime between jobs.
- Enhanced printing efficiency by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting on printing press equipment.
- Implemented safety procedures to minimize workplace accidents, creating a safer work environment for all team members.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting changes that led to significant operational improvements within the department.
- Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers.
- Increased printing efficiency by meticulously maintaining and calibrating printing press equipment.
- Led quality control inspections, guaranteeing compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.
Printing Press Operator
Globe Ticket
Elk Grove Village, IL
08.2006 - 03.2010
- Achieved significant reduction in downtime, conducting regular preventive maintenance on printing presses.
- Implemented sustainable printing practices to minimize environmental impact, selecting eco-friendly inks and materials.
- Achieved consistent color matching for brand-sensitive projects, using advanced color management systems.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, resulting in faster turnaround times.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.
- Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
- Improved color consistency across print runs by conducting thorough quality control checks.
- Reduced waste by implementing rigorous quality control process before, during, and after printing.
- Increased client retention, consistently delivering high-quality prints that exceeded expectations.
- Applied appropriate packing sheets to cylinders to build up blanket of thickness.
- Reduced waste materials by optimizing job layouts and closely monitoring press performance.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
- Collaborated with designers for accurate print specifications, resulting in fewer errors and reprints.
- Mixed and poured Ink and color mixtures into reservoirs.
- Led quality control inspections, guaranteeing compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.
Printing Press Operator
Master Impressions
Batavia, IL
11.2002 - 07.2006
- Enhanced color accuracy with careful adjustments to printing press, meeting client specifications.
- Facilitated client satisfaction by customizing print jobs to meet diverse needs and specifications.
- Employed root cause analysis to troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
- Maintained safe work environment, enforcing strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery, reducing downtime and improving operational reliability.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery components, identifying areas requiring repair or replacement early on to prevent costly breakdowns during production runs.
- Enhanced print quality, meticulously adjusting press settings for each job.
- Streamlined workflow for faster project completion, reorganizing print floor layout.
- Improved operational efficiency, integrating new software for better job tracking and scheduling.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Ensured timely completion of projects through effective scheduling and coordination between departments.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies and software updates, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
- Streamlined inventory management for printing supplies, avoiding production delays due to material shortages.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, facilitating informed decision-making for future projects.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting changes that led to significant operational improvements within the department.
- Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers.
- Achieved consistent color matching for brand-sensitive projects, using advanced color management systems.
- Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.
- Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
- Increased client retention, consistently delivering high-quality prints that exceeded expectations.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
- Led quality control inspections, guaranteeing compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.
Printing Press Operator
Nosco
Gurnee, IL
06.1999 - 10.2002
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
- Analyzed daily density readings from each printer to detect potential quality issues.
- Collaborated with design teams to ensure accurate reproduction of client specifications and artwork.
- Maintained register during make-ready and productions processes.
- Optimized ink usage to impact cost savings, carefully mixing colors according to project requirements.
- Operated various printing presses, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to production schedules.
- Monitored ink levels and color consistency, adjusting settings for optimal print quality.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- Coordinated with pre-press department for seamless transition from design files to print-ready plates, reducing downtime between jobs.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, resulting in faster turnaround times.
- Applied appropriate packing sheets to cylinders to build up blanket of thickness.
- Collaborated with designers for accurate print specifications, resulting in fewer errors and reprints.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery, reducing downtime and improving operational reliability.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
- Increased client retention, consistently delivering high-quality prints that exceeded expectations.
- Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.
Printing Press Operator
Pharma Graphics LLC
Itasca, IL
07.1996 - 06.1999
- Trained junior operators on equipment usage and safety protocols to enhance team efficiency.
- Analyzed account workload quantity, complexity and due dates to predict and prevent problems.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Streamlined production processes for faster turnaround times by implementing new workflow strategies.
- Properly secured loads with security straps, covers and security seals.
- Enhanced customer service by providing detailed project updates and resolving issues promptly.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities, quickly identifying and resolving issues that arose during production runs.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Implemented safety procedures to minimize workplace accidents, creating a safer work environment for all team members.
- Increased printing efficiency by meticulously maintaining and calibrating printing press equipment.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Improved color consistency across print runs by conducting thorough quality control checks.
- Reduced waste materials by optimizing job layouts and closely monitoring press performance.
- Facilitated client satisfaction by customizing print jobs to meet diverse needs and specifications.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery components, identifying areas requiring repair or replacement early on to prevent costly breakdowns during production runs.
- Streamlined inventory management for printing supplies, avoiding production delays due to material shortages.
- Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
- Analyzed daily density readings from each printer to detect potential quality issues.
- Optimized ink usage to impact cost savings, carefully mixing colors according to project requirements.
- Monitored ink levels and color consistency, adjusting settings for optimal print quality.
- Collaborated with designers for accurate print specifications, resulting in fewer errors and reprints.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
- Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.
- Increased client retention, consistently delivering high-quality prints that exceeded expectations.
Printing Press Operator
Labelmaster
Chicago, IL
10.1990 - 06.1996
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high-quality standards throughout each project's lifecycle.
- Increased customer satisfaction by collaborating closely with clients to understand their requirements and meet their expectations.
- Developed streamlined process for quick setup and breakdown of printing jobs, reducing turnaround times.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance for book block equipment.
- Ensured timely completion of large-scale printing projects, coordinating closely with production team.
- Enhanced color accuracy with careful adjustments to printing press, meeting client specifications.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Ensured timely completion of projects through effective scheduling and coordination between departments.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies and software updates, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, facilitating informed decision-making for future projects.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting changes that led to significant operational improvements within the department.
- Led quality control inspections, guaranteeing compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.
- Checked job information at each press to verify that the correct ink was delivered.
- Coordinated with pre-press department for a seamless transition from design files to print-ready plates, reducing downtime between jobs.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery, reducing downtime and improving operational reliability.
- Streamlined production processes for faster turnaround times by implementing new workflow strategies.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Facilitated client satisfaction by customizing print jobs to meet diverse needs and specifications.
- Reduced waste materials by optimizing job layouts and closely monitoring press performance.
- Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
- Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.
- Increased client retention, consistently delivering high-quality prints that exceeded expectations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tilden Tech High School
Chicago, IL08.1989
Skills
- Press troubleshooting
- Strong attention to detail
- Ink mixing and matching
- Quality control inspection
- Print finishing techniques
- Efficiency improvement
- Flexographic printing
- Graphic design basics
- Color correcting
- Prepress operations
- Bindery equipment operation
- Quality control analysis
- Digital printing proficiency
- Operated Markandy and Aquaflex Machine
- Restored and Operator 7" 10 color markandy machine
- Restored Webtron 16-18 10 color and webtron 1000 6 color and trained other employees, allied
- Operated 10 color webtron machine
- Operated 27" 11 color PCMC
- Operated Gullus Leterpress
- Worked on numerous printing and non-printing press Operated Diecutting, Silkscreen, Letterpress, and off machine
- Operated 4 different Markandy and Aquaflex machine
Timeline
Printing Press Operator
HTE
06.2018 - 06.2026
Printing Press Operator
Master Impressions
02.2011 - 01.2018
Printing Press Operator
Catty Corporation
05.2008 - 12.2010
Printing Press Operator
Globe Ticket
08.2006 - 03.2010
Printing Press Operator
Master Impressions
11.2002 - 07.2006
Printing Press Operator
Nosco
06.1999 - 10.2002
Printing Press Operator
Pharma Graphics LLC
07.1996 - 06.1999
Printing Press Operator
Labelmaster
10.1990 - 06.1996
High School Diploma -
Tilden Tech High School