Mr. Delton Hardy
Chesapeake, Virginia
***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Urban Development, Washington, DC 09/2014 – Current
Consultant
• Designed advertising documents required for local and statewide distribution.
• Maintained records and created templates for client base.
• Handled mass orders for private owned businesses.
• Served as liaison for the corporate headquarters in Virginia Beach, VA
Christian Broadcast Network, Virginia Beach, VA 10/2012 – 09/2014
Press Operator
• Uses digital printing machine and software programs to effectively create materials per
client request.
• Adjusts variables in printing press set-up, such as Crop Marks, color identification and spot
color matching as needed.
• Successfully manages numerous printing projects and meet various deadlines.
• Ensures quality control and appearance of finished product.
• Operates and troubleshoots press to reach and maintain maximum production efficiency.
• Calibrates press routinely and maintains quality and color consistency of output.
• Records production statistics accurately for all digital system production.
• Completes required paperwork for each project on a timely basis.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance to press machine; disassembles, cleans, and
installed parts and pieces of machinery as needed.
• Conducts basic repairs to press as required.
• Followed all safety policies and procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Maintains logs of previous problems to better program machine for future use.
• Maintains regular contact with internal/external customers regarding any problems,
questions and concerns regarding electronic files, press, or finishing issues.
Mitsubishi Chemical USA, Chesapeake, VA 05/2010 – 10/2012
Laminating Line Operator
• Set up and operated extruder line, using materials in pellets or sheets to produce
thermoplastic sheets meeting specs, dimension and specified weight.
• Operated and monitored Extrusion lines insuring that all process standards are followed
closely, therefore, producing a good quality product. Coordinate operator assistant work.
• Monitored tolerance variances using micrometers and tape measures required to maintain
accurate dimensions.
• Recorded completed production information onto required forms for inspection and moves
products with forklifts to designated storage areas.
• Assisted Plant Manager in the development and formulation of long and short-range
planning, policies, programs and objectives.
Sims Metal Recycling, Chesapeake, VA 03/2008 – 03/2010
Mechanic / Loader
• Was responsible for keeping machinery in operation by replacing worn or damaged
parts.
• Operated straight, skid steer, and articulated tractor type vehicles with front-
mounted hydraulically powered buckets.
• Operated and inspected machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• Dismantled and reassembled heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Tested mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure
proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Read and understood operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Overhauled and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Examined parts for damage or excessive wear.
DAILY PRESS INC., Newport News, VA 05/1993 – 3/2008
Senior Press Operator
• Communicated effectively with the General Manager/Owner, Sales Teams, and Production
Teams informing and updating them regularly to guarantee that sales, production, and
customer objectives are met.
• Received set up job jacket from pre-press and materials from the Raw Material
warehouse.
• Verified receipt of correct materials, supplies, ink, job ticket, labels, dies, plates and stock
material.
• Set up printing presses to run jobs according to work instructions and ISO standards,
making necessary fine adjustments to insure high quality product.
• Made ready and operated sheet-fed or web offset printing presses to print single and
multicolor copies from lithographic plates.
• Matched PMS colors.
• Followed systems and procedures outlined in the company manuals.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance to press machine; disassembles, cleans, and
installed parts and pieces of machinery as needed.
• Identified, recommends, and implements changes to improve productivity and reduce cost
and scrap, monitors scrap and rework data.
• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of production standards.
• Complied with all OSHA safety requirements.
EDUCATION
New Horizons Regional Education Center 05/1989-05/1991
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics
HVAC Certificate