ZACHARY STOCKS

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as a Printing Press Operator, ink technician, or supervisor, where I may contribute extensive knowledge of machine operations, quality work, and maximum productivity. I have been in the industry for over 10 years and specialize in both flexographic and gravure presses.

EXPERIENCE

OCTOBER 2020-CURRENT

INK TECHNICIAN, SINKRO INKS

IDENTIFY, DOCUMENT, AND SUBMIT PAPERWORK FOR PROBLEMS/CONCERNS

WORK OFF OLD INKS INTO OTHER COLORS TO SAVE MONEY

MANAGE THREE PRESSES- (2) 10 UNIT GRAVURE (SOLVENT BASED INK) AND (1) 10 UNIT FLEXO (WATER BASED)

TRACK, RECEIVE, AND STORE INVENTORY

MANAGE HAZARDOUS WASTE, BATCH TICKETS, LABELS, MARKING OF DRUM

MAN PRESS AND ADJUST COLOR AND VISCOCITY AS NEEDED

SET UP PRINTING MACHINE ACCORDING TO JOB SPECIFICATIONS

CREATE FORMULAS FOR NEW COPY JOB

MAINTAIN BACK UP INKS ON THE DISPENSERS AND KEEP INK ROOM ORGANIZED

MAKE MASTER BATCHES OF WORK OFF USING OLD INVENTORY FOR BIG RUNS WITH LOTS OF USAGE

WATCHES FOR AND INDENTIFIES DEFECTS IN PRINT QUALITY

EXCELLENT COLOR MATCHING SKILLS

UNDERSTANDS THE USE OF X-RITE MACHINE

STAGG ALL INK FOR FUTURE JOB (3 PRESSES)

MAY 2020-OCTOBER 2020

CYLINDER MAKER/ACID ETCHING, IR ENGRAVING

MANAGE ACID ETCHED CYLINDERS IN A BIG TANK/ACID BATH TO ACHIEVE SPECIFIC DEPTHS PER CUSTOMERS REQUEST

USE OVERHEAD HOIST

CLEAN, STOCK, AND ORGANIZE WORK AREA

PULLED NEXT JOB, JOB JACKETS, AND CYLINDERS TO BE SET UP AND PREPPED

DRIVES FORK LIFE TO MOVE AND ORGANIZE CYCLINDER BOXES

RECORDES ALL WORK COMPLETED ON DAILY LOG INCLUDING

MOVE FINISHED ROOLS FROM MY AREA TO NEXT AREA TO BE COMPLETED

DECEMBER 2019-APRIL 2020

REWINDER/SLITTER OPERATOR, SPECIALITY COATING & LAMINATION (INDEVCO PLASTICS)

IDENTIFY VARIOUS TYPES & GAUGES OF PAPER

SET UP, CHANGE OVER, & OPERATE SLITTER

LABEL PRODUCT FOR SHIPPING

OPERATE FORK LIFT

ASSIST WITH PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

OCTOBER 2014 – OCTOBER 2019

PRINTING PRESS OPERATOR, Hanover Foils

Runs and operates wide web interchangeable aluminum coating press machine

Mixes color coatings and adhesives to a strict formula to achieve proper coating weights and printing specifications on Gravure cyclinders

Expert in color matching and mixing ink

Skilled in reading, interpreting, and following printing job specifications

Determines necessary adjustments to machines to maintain quality standards

Experience in performing routine maintenance and minor repairs

Trains press assistants and/or new employees

Adheres to and/or enforces all safety guidelines

Basic lab testing skills

Mechanically breaks down and sets up machine based upon job

Preforms fork truck and hoist inspections daily

Conducts inventory and orders/receives supplies as needed

Inspects cylinders

SEPTMEBER 2011 – OCTOBER 2014

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER, rockville Market

Cook

Cashier

Stocking, Inventory, Ordering, and receiving shipments

Opened and/or closed store

Coordinated with vendors

EDUCATION

JUNE 2008

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, Patrick Henry High School

SKILLS

Strong X-Right skills

Hazardous waste certified

Certified fork truck operator

Clean safety record

Equipment assembly and/or maintenance

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Strong communication skills

Collaborative team player

Works well in fast-paced environment

Maintains organized and clean work area

Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet, Basic Computer Skills

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