Offset Pressman
Resume:
John Albright
Waltham, MA
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***********@*****.***
Objective
To excel as a pressman in company exceeding clients needs with a highly skilled work
force, recognizing, rewarding and encouraging professional growth, producing first
quality printing on well maintained state of the art equipment,
Abilities
The difference between a Craftsman Pressman and a printer is the Craftsman uses his
superior knowledge to avoid situations that require his superior skill. Maintaining a press in
optimal operating condition allows me to produce work efficiently and profitably without
avoidable issues and downtime that result in waste and loss. Experience on both
Heidelbergs and Komoris allows me to easily transfer to presses to make up for absences
and other occurrences. Years spent running presses from Heidelberg MO’s and Komori
Sprints up to a Heidelberg SM 102-10P producing 12 pt. C2S full color both sides in one
pass provides a broad base of process idiosyncrasies, which results in quick and
accurate resolution of production problems.
Key Skills
Press Experience:
Heidelberg
MOZP
MOFP
SM52-6P
SM74-6
SM102-6L
SM102-10P
Komori
L-28-6
L40-5
Densitometers:
X-rite Handheld and Scanning open loop
Gretag Handheld
Press Maintenance and minor repair
Installation of four new presses including development and refinement of SOP’s
Prior Employment
Arvest Press 2011 to Present Waltham, MA
Operate Komori 528 Six Color press. When I came in, this press was poorly maintained, with incorrect roller
Settings and generally dirty. I have been praised for bringing it into good condition and was told they have
Something they have never had before, “A real pressman”.
Moved to Boston at my own expense for this job.
Pressman, Topline Printing/Print Pelican 2008-2010 Riviera Beach Fl. Internet Printer
Brought in for installation and operation of Heidelberg 10 color perfector.
Top producer of three, working 6 PM to 6 AM shift
Lead maintenance objectives
Perfect attendance
Set production records with nights of 18 makereadies involving 132 plates
Acquired comprehensive understanding of the idiosyncracies of full color
perfecting
Pressman, Offset House 2008 Indianapolis IN Small Family-owned Commercial Printer
Only pressman operating Heidelbererg SM-74-6C
Hired to grow into Press Mgr as shop grows
Established new settings and color standards for scanning densitometer,
resulting in increased customer satisfaction evidenced through
customer feedback.
Brought press from lackluster shape to pristine condition
Worked with Rob Henderson
Able to achieve in-tolerance scanner readings on first pulls frequently
Pressman, Innovative Printing 2007 Boynton Beach, FL Start-up of inplant for Ad Agency
Hired on recommendation of Jake Jacob. Soflo Komori mechanic,
Jake Jacobs to start In-plant shop for Ad Agency, with full control.
Established relationships with all vendors
Designed layout of shop
Coordinated and oversaw installation of all equipment
Operated 25” Komori, baum folder and Polar Cutt
Blacktopped and prepped parking lot
Installed security fencing
Brought shop from 2 bay auto repair garage to full production
In 3 months
Pressman, Florida Trade Printers 2005-2006 Pompano Beach Fl. Trade printer
Operate Heidelberg SM 102-6L on 4 PM to 4 AM swing shift
Perfect Attendance
Trained and worked with my son as feeder
Pressman, Rex3 2004-2005 Davie, FL $25m+ commercial printer
Moved to Florida to work 2nd or 3rd shift, ended up on 7 PM to 7 AM
Achieved high level of production on older 40” Komori
Member of Waste Reduction Team
Promoted to days after 9 months
Son hired as feeder, killed on way to work
Filled in on other Komori’s as needed
Pressman, Hilltop Press 1999-2003 Indianapolis, IN $25m+ commercial printer
Hired on spot in interview based on my reputation
Stayed behind in old building when company move to new location,
Operating presses to be traded in for new press in new location, making
them profitable until the last minute
Installed new Komori with Rick Wilson of HRB as only operator, due to my
“high level of production and press care”.
Pressman, Ropkey Graphics 1996-1999 Indianapolis, IN Color Pre-press House
Hired upon recommendation of Heideberg Salesman Kieth Teien for install of
first press, the 13th SM 52-6P in the US.
Worked with Heidelberg on new water system idiosyncrasies.
Worked with both Acorn Roller and Pacestter Rollers to develop replacement
rollers
Assisted in establishing press dot-gain curves and film output to achieve
Highest quality detailed vivid Images.
Developed and implemented all SOP’s for pre-press, in house printing
Trained all pressroom personel
Won 1998 ICPHC Gallery of Superb Printing Best of Show
Won 1998 ICPHC Gallery of Superb Printing National Gold Award
Won 1998 ICPHC Gallery Of Superb Printing Internation Gold Award
References Available Portfolio Available For Interviews
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