Michael Morse
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Professional Background:
Experienced Pressman accomplished in coordinating pre-press work flow to support spot and process printing
in a direct-to-plate environment.
Press Operator with 24 years experience inspecting print jobs and visually matching color keys with printed
materials, adjusting colors and observing quality.
Organized press Operator who works well independently and as part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced
manufacturing environment
Qualifications:
Advanced and highly experienced at printing and press operation
Highly developed press maintenance and procedures comprehension
Strong attention to detail
Accomplishments:
Identified and resolved mechanical issues
Decreased downtime by 60% by adjusting presses and enforcing preventative maintenance schedules.
24 years of experience working with multiple types of presses
Experience:
Lead Pressman:
January 2005 to December 2012
Color Concepts Inc. – Riverside, CA
Maximized production by operating 6-color 28" Mitsubushi, 6-color 28" Komori, 6-color 40" Komori LS, 8-
color 40" Komori Perfector presses
Managed project schedules to guarantee creative design needs were met on time
Kept maintenance on multiple presses
Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration
Monitored time and performance standards and reduced waste and spoilage during run mode.
Operated acuity verification and automatic registration systems
Pressman:
May 1998 to January 2005
Kindred Corp. – Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Maximized production by operating Akiyama 4-color and Akiyama 6-color presses
Obtained sign-offs to maintain efficient production flow.
Assisted in project schedules to guarantee client and in-house creative and design needs were met on time
Press operator:
April 1988 to May 1998
Cal State San Bernardino. – San Bernardino, CA
Managed project schedules to guarantee client and in-house creative and design needs were met on time
Measured paper thickness and adjusted space between the blanket and impression cylinders.
Met all production schedules
Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration
Education:
ROP,1987
Riverside, CA United States
Field of study: Printing
Certified Printer
Coursework in Printing Management, Graphic Design and Communications