Willingboro, NJ ***** 609-***-****– Residence
732-***-**** – Cell
**********@*******.***
Mack Conteh
The Printing Press Operator sets up, operates and maintains large
Objective lithographic printing presses and related equipment used to
produce a variety of high-quality single- or multi-color printed
materials in a printing plant.
Experience May 2007 - Present Phoenix Container North Brunswick, NJ
Press Operator
Operated full color newsletter and brochures using four color
presses.Starts press and monitors operation of press to
assure consistent quality of printed product and smooth
operation of equipment. Makes minor adjustments to
press or ink/water fountain as needed throughout press
run. If product is two-sided, offload completed 1 st run,
change cylinder plate and reload stock in correct
position to print second side. Routes finished press run
of product (Letterheads, Envelopes, Forms, Business
Cards, etc.) to bindery for finish work or direct
shipment to client. Reviews next job order and does
necessary make-ready for new press run.
July 2000 – August 2006 Vertis Communication North Brunswick, NJ
Press Operator
Run a M110 Harris Six unit press.
Make Ready. Reviews work orders/job tickets and arranges
work in order of similarity to limit number of press
make-ready operations. Loads ink in ink fountain,
standardized paper in feeder, mounts plate to cylinder,
adjusts to paper size/thickness and sets proper ink and
fountain solution flow. Runs test copies to assure
quality of ink laydown, makes further adjustments in
product as necessary.
November 1998 – July 2000 Treasure Chest Inc. Columbus, OH
Assistant Operator
Make readies on jobs.
Hang plates, change bad blankets and web up the press.
Registration and assist press operator in aligning webs.
1. Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Relative Skills 2. Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a
machine is working properly.
3. Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
4. Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or
processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Extensive background in virtually all web printing and lithographic
operations.
Skilled in troubleshooting and problem resolution; train and
supervise in machine operations.
Adherence to work order specifications and quality control.
Abilities 1. Quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle
to exact positions.
2. Match or detect differences between colors, including shades of
color and brightness.
3. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through
spoken words and sentences.
4. See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
5. Imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its
parts are moved or rearranged.
6. Quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
7. Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will
understand.
8. Add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
9. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
10. Choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a
problem.
Maintains required time and production records for all time
worked; recording work performed on job ticket and
using proper production codes on daily time record as
each job is completed. Performs preventative and
corrective maintenance on all small press equipment
used, including minor repairs, notifies unit supervisor
of any equipment or other production problems.
Clarifies unclear job orders with supervisor and
maintains a clean, safe working environment. May
provide assistance in bindery, shipping areas or other
operations as deemed necessary for smooth work flow
throughout the printing plant.
The Printing Press Operator sets up, operates and maintains large
lithographic printing presses and related equipment used to
produce a variety of high-quality single- or multi-color printed
materials in a printing plant.
References Given upon request
Education govt model sec school ( west africa sierra leone ) From 9/82 to 7/89