Press Operator High School

PROFILE

Seeking a career with a progressive organization where I can utilize my skills, knowledge and experience with various printing operations in a challenging role that allows for advancement and growth.

EXPERIENCE

2008 – Present KDV Label Waukesha, WI

Press Operator

Operate an eight color Aquaflex Instaprep printing press using waterbased inks and UV adhesive

KTI butt splicer and waste removal unit along with KTI turret

Leader of a three person crew

Trained two helpers into Press Operator positions

Member of the Press Waste Reduction team

2007–2008 Flexographics Butler, WI

Press Operator

Operated a Webtron 750 printing press using waterbased inks, rotary die and sheeting

Operated a Mark Andy 4150 printing press using waterbased inks, rotary die and sheeting

Mixing of inks and plate-mounting

2006–2007 Banta Corporation Milwaukee, WI

Press Operator

Operated a Mark Andy 4150 printing press using eight UV inks

Die cutting

2001–2006 CL&D Graphics Oconomowoc, WI

Press Operator

Operated a Webtron 1000 printing press with rotary die on varied materials including film and pressure sensitive labels using waterbased and UV based inks

Laminate and varnish using Delam/Relam unit

Sheeting and roll-to-roll

Implemented 5S

Trained two helpers into Press Operator positions

Member of the Quality team

Member of the Lean Manufacturing team

Member of the Press Waste Reduction team

1997–2001 NCL Graphic Specialties, Inc. Waukesha, WI

Press Operator

Assisted in the inception of the flexo division

Operated a Harris M-90 web offset printing press with waterbased inks

Operated a Mark Andy 2200 printing press with waterbased inks

Worked with vendors relating to job planning

Trained shift workers, Rewind, and Shipping and Receiving departments

1984–1997 Seville Flexpack Corporation Oak Creek, WI

Press Operator

Operated a wide web Rotogravure printing press with inline solvent free lamination

Operated a Padane Zeus wide web flaxo central impression press using solvent based inks

EDUCATION

1982–1982 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI

1974–1979 South Milwaukee High School South Milwaukee, WI

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