Michael S. Kotowski

* * **** **** ****** ● S eville, Ohio 44273 ● 440-***-**** ● M abogx0@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a results oriented position that both challenges and utilizes my abilities to their

full potential. I am a self motivated individual determined to achieve results of maximum

quality combined with excellent production quantities, while maintaining customer

satisfaction, and exceeding customer expectations as the number one priority.

Experience

2011-2012 American Sugar Refiners Inc. Flexographic Press Operator Cleveland, OH

• Set up press and Produce required products in accordance with job specification sheet,

press prints, and/or special instructions. Printing jobs range from single color to process

work. Set up ink pumps and chambered doctor blades. Mount required plates on correct

cylinders using specific double sided mounting tape. Mix Ink as required using Monarch

RGB Ink Mixing Software. Label finished rolls/products using EZ Label Pro. Perform

work in warehouse as needed to assist with overflow in other departments.

• Operate the following equipment: Comco Commander (5 Color), Kidder (6 color),

manual core cutter, Forklift, in house maintenance and cleaning as needed.

2005-2010 The Standard Register Co. Machine Coordinator III Parma, OH

• Produce finished products in accordance with job requirements. Printing jobs range from

single color to process work. Setup scheduling for offset press department. Assist with

shipping and bindery areas, order supplies/materials. Operate all machinery throughout

POD center as needed. Received training for implementing concepts of 5S and Lean

Manufacturing.

• Operate the following machinery: Komori Lithrone 40 (6 color with Aqueous Coater),

Halm JP6000 (2 color), Heidelberg Printmaster/Quickmaster (2 color), Polar Cutters

(models Mohr Electromat 72/115EMC), Baum Folders, Challenge drilling tools (model

MS-10), various GBC coil, comb, and tape binding equipment. Forklift Truck,

Motorized Pallet Jack, perform in house maintenance/repairs and cleaning as needed.

Printstream, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, UPS WorldShip and FedEx InSight

shipping software.

2001-2005 North Coast Tape and Label Inc. Flexographic Press Operator Bedford, OH

• Produce pressure sensitive labels using job ticket specifications/customer samples as a

guideline. Assist with finishing/shipping departments as needed. Experience using

ultraviolet and water based ink/varnish as well as various laminates, films, adhesives,

and silicone liners. Full understanding of dies, anvil rollers, cylinders, gearing pitch,

waste vacuum attachments, cameras, strobe lights, sheeting attachments, and fan

folders.

• Operate the following flexographic printing presses: Mark Andy 820 (3 color), 910 (4

color), 2200 (9 color), 4120 (5 color). Arpeco Rewind/Slitting machinery.

1997-2001 WestVaco Envelope Division Jet Press Operator Brecksville, OH

• Produce various sized envelopes according to job specification sheets. This work

was extremely fast paced. Halm machines were set 2 and 4 up and modified with

larger pulleys to increase press speed.

• Operate both Halm Jet models JP3000 and JP6000 (2 color).

• Attended a training course at Halm’s corporate headquarters located in Glenn Head, NY.

Certified as a Halm press operator/ repair technician. Performed mechanical repairs

needed in house on Halm equipment.

1995-1997 Curtis1000 Inc. Offset Printing Press Operator Cleveland, OH

• Produce various printed products according to job tickets/customer specifications.

• Operate Halm JP3000 (2 color) Multilith 1200 (2 color), AB Dick 360 (1 color), AB

Dick 9800 (2 color), offset printing presses. Full Understanding of various

dampening systems (Crestline, Compaq, Conventional), and printing attachment

units (T-51/T-52).

1993-1995 Parma City School District Pressroom Forman Parma, OH

• Operate an expansive range of offset printing and bindery equipment to produce the

inter district printing products for the Parma City School District. Assist in training

vocational students and make deliveries of finished printed materials.

• Operate Itek 975 (1 color), Itek 3985 (2 color with registration board), Heidelberg

GTO46 (2 color), Xerox DocuTech 5090, an assortment of folding, cutting, saddle

stitching, book binding, collating and numbering machines.

1992-1994 Federal Barcode and Label Systems Press Operator Brookpark, OH

• Manufacture pressure sensitive and thermal transfer labels according to job ticket

specifications and item stock numbers. Produce printed materials using offset

equipment to meet order fulfillment. Perform prepress tasks as needed. Assist in

finishing of products (slitting, bindery, and shipping).

• Operate the following flexographic equipment: Manhasset (7 color) printing press,

Mark Andy 820 (3 color), Arpeco rewind/slitting machine, Pacer (with magnetic die

cylinder using flex dies to produce blank labels), Ryobi 2800 offset printing press (1

color).

Education

1990-1994 Parma Senior High School Parma, OH

• Received Vocational Certification in Graphic Communications/Graphic arts (2055

hours of training).

• Hired by the Parma City School District while still a vocational student due to my

personal capabilities and mechanical aptitude.

• 1994 Graphic Communications Student of the Year award achieved.

2003-2005 Cuyahoga Community College Parma, OH

• Received Associate of Applied Business Science with a Concentration in

MicroComputer Programming.

• Obtained M.S.C.A. certification for Windows 2000.

• Obtained CompTIA A+ Hardware Certification

References

References available upon request.

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