Printing Press Operator Resume Samples

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Experience Experience
Chicago, IL
Printing Press Operator
Chicago, IL
Hand, Weber and Carroll
Chicago, IL
Printing Press Operator
  • Oil and clean the presses and make minor repairs
  • Assists in the training of press operators
  • Make quick corrections to avoid expensive losses of paper and ink
  • Performs press daily and weekly preventative maintenance
  • Perform digital, electrostatic, and ink-jet printing
  • 8- Performs all digital printing equipment operator functions as noted in the job specifications
  • Reliably set-up & clean-up printing jobs with minimal assistance
Houston, TX
Printing Press Operator
Houston, TX
Willms-Bayer
Houston, TX
Printing Press Operator
  • Makes electrostatic or camera plates
  • Performs quality in line audit checks
  • 15- Trains more junior staff in operation of equipment and work-flow procedures
  • Adhere to all safety rules and works in a safe manner
  • 10- Maintains a clean and well-organized work area
  • 3- Assigns work to other offset printers based on daily production demands within the section
  • Perform preventive maintenance
present
Dallas, TX
Flexo Printing Press Operator
Dallas, TX
Morissette Inc
present
Dallas, TX
Flexo Printing Press Operator
present
  • Make adjustments to manage ink distribution, speed, and temperature in the drying chamber
  • Establishes priorities and schedule work in copy center
  • 16- Performs supervisory functions in the absence of the team leader
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance and upkeep
  • Complete with accuracy related logs and paperwork
  • Exposes and develops metal plates for offset presses
  • 13- Performs operator level troubleshooting and maintenance on the digital printing equipment in accordance with manufacturer/vendor’s specifications
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Ability
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Ability
University of Arizona
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Ability
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15 Printing Press Operator resume templates

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Printing Press Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare press for operation and direct feeder on required setup and adjustments
  • Experience working with lenticular jobs
  • Previous experience in UV sheet fed pressroom with synthetic substrates
  • Ability to distinguish colors
  • Knowledge of commercial printing procedures
  • Maintains a pattern of regular and predictable attendance
  • Proficient in reading, speaking, and understanding the English Language
  • Ability to follow written and verbal directions
  • Has good mechanical aptitude
2

Printing Press Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Complete with accuracy related logs and paperwork
  • Good mathematical skills and attentive to detail
  • Able to apply written instructions to machine set-up and maintenance
  • Operational knowledge of rotary web press
  • Work planning skills
3

Printing Press Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Determines numbering requirements, installs and removes numbering machines as needed
  • Changes mill rolls and finished rolls as required
  • Enter production and counter readings into the PRIMAC System
  • Maintain housekeeping on and around assigned press
  • H.S. Diploma or equivalent
  • Must be able to read and understand written instructions
4

Printing Press Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Operate printing machine
  • Run several presses with different size and color capacities
  • Prepare machines for printing
  • Install the printing plate with the images to be printed
  • Press operators prepare machines for printing
  • Ink the presses, load paper, and adjust the press to the paper size
  • Ensure that paper and ink meet specifications
  • Adjust the flow of ink to the inking rollers accordingly
  • Guide paper through the press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls
  • Monitor their operation and keep the paper feeders well stocked
  • Make adjustments to manage ink distribution, speed, and temperature in the drying chamber
  • Correct paper tears or jams
  • Search for and correct problems
  • Make quick corrections to avoid expensive losses of paper and ink
  • Pull sheets to check for printing imperfections
  • Set up, monitor, and adjust the printing process on a control panel or computer monitor
  • Oil and clean the presses and make minor repairs
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Perform digital, electrostatic, and ink-jet printing
  • Transfer files, blend colors, and proof images electronically using digital presses
5

Printing Press Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • 5- Distributes assignments so as to ensure efficient and effective processing of documentation and an equitable distribution of work
  • 6- Maintains daily statistics. Performs related administrative work as required
  • 7- Receives jobs in a variety of formats, e.g. PDF or native file (Adobe Creative Suite)
  • 8- Performs all digital printing equipment operator functions as noted in the job specifications
  • 9- Maintains knowledge of safety requirements of job and equipment, and ensures the safe, effective and efficient operation of equipment to the highest industry standards and as noted in the job specifications
  • 10- Maintains a clean and well-organized work area
  • 11- Informs supervisor of equipment problems, and co-ordinates with manufacturer/vendor for repairs, as needed
  • 12- Operates finishing equipment attached to digital printing equipment
  • 13- Performs operator level troubleshooting and maintenance on the digital printing equipment in accordance with manufacturer/vendor’s specifications
  • 14- Assures smooth continuity with respect to consecutive shifts. Prioritizes work to be continued and gives special instructions as needed
  • 15- Trains more junior staff in operation of equipment and work-flow procedures
  • 16- Performs supervisory functions in the absence of the team leader
  • 17- Rotates in shifts, as well as weekend on-call duties, as needed
  • 18- Depending on the needs of the service, availability for overtime is expected
  • 19- Performs other related work as required
6

Printing Press Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Sets up, operates, and maintains small offset and/or letter presses up to and including 12" by 18"
  • Sets up, operates, maintains, and be responsible for offset printing and bindery equipment, including semi-automated single and/or dual printing units, collator/gathering, and/or electrostatic imaging equipment and stapler/stitching units in a satellite copy center
  • Mixes fountain solutions, ink up press, and hang plate on plate cylinder of chase in letterpress
  • Makes electrostatic or camera plates
  • Responsible for the security of confidential materials submitted for reproduction
  • Questions any inconsistencies in the specifications on job tickets
  • Maintains time records, job tickets, and daily production records
  • Maintains copy center stockroom
  • Establishes priorities and schedule work in copy center
  • Meets with clients in copy center to determine printing needs and estimate costs
  • Estimates time and materials to be used on the job
  • Operates and serves as a key operator for convenience copiers
  • Orders supplies for copy center and maintains a perpetual inventory of same
  • Completion of a high school education or an equivalent combination of education and technical training is necessary
  • One year of experience as an operator of sheet-fed offset presses or letterpresses is necessary
  • Ability to operate a semi-automated offset duplicator, electrostatic copier, and on-line collator is necessary
  • Occasional to frequent lifting of up to 75 pounds is required
7

Printing Press Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Sets up, operates, and maintains sheet-fed presses up to and including 35" two-color perfecter
  • Sets up, operates, and maintains large web-fed presses up to and including 24"
  • Responsible for decisions regarding stock, ink color, and position for each plate
  • Assists in the training of press operators
  • Mixes color ink to proper PMS or similar specifications, using additives to reformulate ink base
  • Exposes and develops metal plates for offset presses
  • Mixes press room chemicals to proper requirements
  • Orders supplies and services
  • Responsible for exercising safety precautions regarding machines, equipment cleaning solvents, and chemicals
  • Four years of experience as an operator of printing presses is necessary
  • Thorough knowledge of various types, weights, and grades of paper stock, ink, solvents, and chemicals used in printing is necessary
8

Printing Press Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • 5 – 10 years manufacturing experience
  • 3 – 5 years of flexographic printing experience
  • 1 – 3 years of lean experience a plus
  • Able to lift 50+ LBS
  • Operation of flexographic press equipment
  • Operation of table top and slitter rewinder machines
  • Ability to color match using Patone Color Guide
  • Capable of running multi-color printing jobs with in-line die cutting
  • Reliably set-up & clean-up printing jobs with minimal assistance
  • Maintain production at 95% of documented quota rates
  • Ability to align printing plates properly
  • Ability adjust center lines to maintain print quality
  • Performs press daily and weekly preventative maintenance
  • Takes care of daily shop clean ups and maintain 6S organization
9

Flexo Printing Press Operator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Be SAFE - Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
  • 5 years’ experience operating a printing press (OMET, Comco, Mark Andy, Nilpeter, Gallus, Rotoflex, Rotopress, Stork, Webtron, ABG, Allied, Aquaflex, Arpeco, Arsoma, Aztech, BBunch, CTC, EFI, Esko, Frankline, Guidue, HP, Kelleigh, Kopack, KTI, Markem, Propheteer)