Zachary Foster
Baldwinsville,NY
Summary
Experienced Press Operator and Maintenance Lead Technician with expertise in large-format lithographic printing, industrial equipment maintenance, and electro-mechanical assembly. Hardworking, punctual, and skilled in color theory. Able to run Cold Foil. Experienced with press-side chemistry, including managing ink and fountain solution balance for consistent print quality, UV printing, Delta E, Dot Gain, and LAB color values. Proficient in operating lift trucks and barcode scanning systems. Strong technical background in reading engineering drawings, reviewing schematics, and using manufacturing documents. Experienced in analyzing production processes, troubleshooting equipment, and recommending improvements. Holds a valid NY State driver's license and required certifications.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
- Extensive experience in complicated electromechanical assembly work
- Fabrication and installation of cables, harnesses, and wiring for unit assembly
- Skilled in assembly, soldering, and securing components using hand and power-assisted tools
- Ability to interpret and follow engineering documents, schematics, and manufacturing planning
- Use of hand and power tools for component assembly and mechanical work
Press Operator & Maintenance Lead Technician
PaperWorks
04.2022 - Current
- Operate and maintain large-format lithographic printing presses, ensuring high-quality output
- Operate a KBA 145 press
- Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on printing and auxiliary equipment
- Apply color theory principles to maintain consistency in print quality
- Operate lift trucks and barcode scanning systems to manage materials and workflow
- Serve as a member of the safety committee, promoting workplace safety and compliance
- Analyze production equipment and process difficulties, making recommendations for improvements
- Develop and document manufacturing instructions, process instructions, and tooling requirements
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with engineering change notices
- Work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics to diagnose, repair, and improve equipment
- Experience in running Cold Foil and increased knowledge of offset lithographic press operation
- Experience with using the ColorCert program for color quality control and process optimization
- Experience with press-side chemistry, including managing ink and fountain solution balance for consistent print quality
Press Operator & Maintenance Lead Technician
HSM Packaging
01.2015 - 04.2022
- Managed daily operations of printing presses, optimizing performance and minimizing downtime
- Operated a KBA 142 press
- Conducted mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to ensure smooth production
- Maintained accurate documentation of maintenance procedures and machine performance
- Assisted in training new employees on press operation and safety protocols
- Analyzed production processes and provided recommendations for improvement
Education
High School Diploma - Regents
Cicero-North Syracuse High School
Cicero, NY01.2017
Skills
- Color theory
- UV printing
- Delta E
- Dot Gain
- LAB color values
- Large-format press operation
- Preventative maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Repairs
- Lift truck operation
- Barcode scanning
- Quality control
- Electro-mechanical assembly
- Fabrication
- Soldering
- Wiring installations
- Use of engineering documents
- Schematics
- Manufacturing planning
- Hand and power tool operation
- Strong computer skills
- Proficient in Windows
- Microsoft Office products
- Good math skills
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Process analysis
- Equipment improvement recommendations
- Extremely knowledgeable of X-Rite color scanners
Certification
- G7 Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications
Timeline
Press Operator & Maintenance Lead Technician
PaperWorks
04.2022 - Current
Press Operator & Maintenance Lead Technician
HSM Packaging
01.2015 - 04.2022
High School Diploma - Regents
Cicero-North Syracuse High School
Similar Profiles
Mohanad Abdel-RahmanMohanad Abdel-Rahman
Academic Peer Tutor at NAAcademic Peer Tutor at NA
Shlomo JaffeShlomo Jaffe
Highschool Math Tutor at NAHighschool Math Tutor at NA
CLÉLIA CROZE-LABBECLÉLIA CROZE-LABBE
Baby sitter at NABaby sitter at NA
Jaylen Tindale-SeymourJaylen Tindale-Seymour
Property Maintenance at NAProperty Maintenance at NA
Ryan MayerRyan Mayer
Student Teacher at Millard Hawk Elementary SchoolStudent Teacher at Millard Hawk Elementary School