Press Operator Quality Control
Resume:
RONALD
BRUNS
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Ave, Portland OR 97219 (C) 503-***-**** **********@*****.***
Professional Summary
I have been in the printing industry since 1989. Through the years I've operated and maintained vast array of Flexo, as well as sheet-fed offset printing presses and bindery equipment. My last assignment at Superior Tape and Label was maintaining and operating various Aquaflex web presses with six, seven and eight printing stations, as well as three die cutting stations. I am an honest, reliable, hard working, problem solving press operator. I have an eye for detail and take pride in my work. I guarantee, you'll be very glad you hired me. Feel free to contact Derek Brandon (Supervisor) at Superior Tape & Label 503-***-****. Skills
Strong mechanical aptitude Experience maintaining and operating the following:
Practitioner of quality control procedures
Print Theory Aquaflex DXW1006/ DBX 1000-8 10” Web
Comfortable in Flexographic environment Wolverine Hydroline 32" Web
Die cutting Roto Flex 10” & 13” Wide Web
Imboss Delta Finishing
De-Lam / Re-Lam Ryobi 3302
Mixing PMS colors Ryobi 3200 Perfecter
Color matching with SPOT-ON Heidelberg QM46
Four color process AB Dick 9800, 9880, 9985
Roller setting expertise Komori
Hanging Plates and Dies Multilith 1250
Thermography Chief 15 & 20
Detail oriented Heidelberg Platen (Ancient)
CTP process knowledge Folders, Cutters, Cameras
Understanding Anilox BCM
Understanding of folder operation
Undertanding of 5-S methods
Work History
Flexo Press Operator 02/2017 to Present
Taylor Made Labels 503-***-**** – 17252 Pilkington Rd, Lake Oswego OR 97035 Flexo Press Operator 03/2013 to 08/2016
Superior Tape and Label 503-***-**** – 121 NE Victory Ave, Gresham, OR
Mounting plates, dies and installing anilox rollers to formulaic specifications for various types of highly technical products, sometimes requiring a turn bar, or De-lam/re-lam, or cold foil.
Making adjustments during production runs to maintain color densities, and registration of text, dies.
Breaking down, washing up press, cleaning and filing plates and dies, logging press count.
Oiling and inspecting press for worn gears/bearings.
Changing UV/IR bulbs when needed.
Logged, trafficked and updated projects in job management software.
Checked job information at each press to verify that the correct ink was delivered.
Promptly remove completed loads from the press.
Testing finished samples of each roll to insure abrasion, security cut and scratch were to specifications.
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Maintain register & color consistency during production process.
Examine job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
Checking web samples of other operators to insure quality and signing them off to run.
Troubleshooting issues with other operators to help them with production quotas.
Operate press to achieve highest print quality with minimal scrap and high productivity.
Produce high quality finished printed material in a timely and efficient manner. Flexo Press Operator 05/2012 to 03/2013
Package Containers Inc. 503-***-**** – 777 NE 4th Ave, Canby OR
Similar to above skills, Running a 60 year old, four color 32" heat set web.
No dies, or changing out anilox.
Off-Set Press Operator 02/2010 to 04/2012
Graphic Systems Inc. – 16220 SE Mcloughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR
Adjust press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
Check job information at each press to verify that the correct ink was delivered.
Adjust controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
Multitasking to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
Apply appropriate packing sheets to cylinders to build up a blanket of thickness.
Analyze account workload quantity, complexity and due dates to predict and prevent problems.
Promptly remove completed loads from the press.
Maintain register during production process.
Prepare and operate the offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
Examine job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
Produce high quality finished printed material in a timely and efficient manner.
Mix inks to Pantone specifications.
Bindery
Off-Set Press Operator 09/2004 to 09/2009
Minuteman Press – 8374 SW Nimbus Ave, Beaverton, OR
Same as above
Press Operator 10/2000 to 09/2004
Pip Printing – 15450 Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego, OR
Same as above
Education
High School Diploma:
Silverton High School - Silverton, Oregon
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