RUBEN C. TORRES JR.

*** *** ***** **.,

College Station, TX 77845

Mobile: 979-***-****/Home: 979-***-****

Work History and Skills

Insite Group, LP

Printing and Graphic Services September 2011 to present

Bryan, Texas

Lead Pressman

• Operates the Komori Lithrone 640 and the Komori LS29 (6 units + tower coater) printing press.

• Mounts plates and prepares the ink fountains, requisitions paper and inks, and mixes special colors as necessary.

• Makes press adjustments to correct register and color balance to match original copy or press proof.

• During balance of press run, constantly monitors the feeder, delivery and inking systems; removes printed sheets and refills ink fountains as needed.

• Conducts routine and preventive maintenance work, and mechanical and minor electrical trouble-shooting.

Press Department, U.S. Department of State 1991 – 2011

Global Publishing Solutions (formerly Regional Printing Center)

U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines

First Pressman 5/C 2005 – 2011

• Lead pressman of the Heidelberg Speedmaster 102 5+1 (coating unit) perfecting machine with CP 2000 main control and Prinect Axis Control (Spectrophotometer).

• Performed the mechanical equipment adjustments to accommodate changes in paper or product size requirements.

• Supervised the mounting of plates, preparation of ink fountains, and routine equipment maintenance.

• Determined, directed, and monitored press adjustments for correction of register and color balance to match original press proof.

• During balance of press run, constantly monitored and adjusted press to maintain exact match of product to the approved press sheet.

• Cross-trained the press crew in the operation and maintenance of the press machines.

• Prepared daily Press Performance Report. Performed other functions as needed or required by American and Foreign Service National (FSN) Supervisors.

Second Pressman 5/C 1997 – 2005

• Mounted plates and prepared the ink fountains, requisitioned paper and inks, and mixed special colors as necessary.

• Made press adjustments to correct register and color balance to match original copy or press proof. Operated the Komori Perfector 1/C 40", Komori Lithrone 2/C 40", Komori Lithrone 5/C 40", Multilith, and AB Dick.

• During balance of press run, constantly monitored the feeder, delivery and inking systems, removing printed sheets and refilling ink fountains as needed.

• Prepared press performance report.

• Conducted routine maintenance work and gave technical advice during major repairs.

Assistant Offset Operator 1993 – 1997

• During preparation, cleaned and re-inked the press as necessary and assisted in the mounting of plates.

• Jogged, stacked and placed paper in the press feeder.

• During press runs, added ink and paper to press; cleaned plates and blankets.

• Operated the Komori Perfector 1/C 40", Komori Lithrone 2/C 40", Komori Lithrone 5/C 40", Multilith, and AB Dick.

• Performed routine maintenance work on the presses.

Bindery Department, U.S. Department of State

Regional Service Center, U.S. Embassy

Manila, Philippines

Bindery Staff 1991–1993

• Assembled by hand all printed matter in successive order prior to drilling, stitching, and stapling operations.

• Operated power paper drill presses and stitching and stapling machines to form books and pamphlets, setting up the machines when hole, staple and margin distances are specifically defined.

• Padded paper by applying glue and cheesecloth or other adhesive prior to cutting operation.

• Fed printed matter to folding machine, removed after folding operation, and wrapped and applied labels.

• Cleaned equipment after completion of operations and performed other tasks as required.

• Operated the Wohlenberg Guillotine Paper Cutter Model MC2 45", Challenge Guillotine Paper Cutter Model 20, Bourg Collator Model AE16, MBO High-Speed Folder Model T65/444.

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering, 1989

Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation, Inc.

Lucena City, Quezon Province, Philippines

Certification and Training

• PC Networks and Troubleshooting – April 2011

• AutoCad Module 1 (2D) 2010 – March 2011

• HEIDELBERG Print Workshop – February 2011

• Management Skills Workshop for Locally Employed Supervisors – August 2008

• HEIDELBERG Print Media Academy – Operator Training-SM102-5 +LP2 October 2007

• The Seven Quality Control (QC) Tools Training/ Workshop – May 2006

Awards and Recognition

• Completion of 20 years of service with the U.S. Government – June 2011

• Completion of 10 years of service with the U.S. Government – February 2001

• FRANKLIN Award – June 2010 (The highest award ever given to individuals or groups in the U.S. Department of State)

• Extra Mile Award – August 2008 and October 2007

• Outstanding Attendance – January 2004

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