Team Leader/Press Operator

R. CALVIN PARHAM JR.

**** **** ****  Baltimore, MD 21216  443-***-****  **********@*****.***

ENTERPRISING, HARD-WORKING AND TECHNICALLY SKILLED PROFESSIONAL with a knack for leadership known for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing production deadlines and large scale customer orders for diverse-industry clients. Over 14 years of experience in press operations as an operator and supervisor employing various types of specialized equipment. Backed by solid credentials, references, and extensive knowledge of machinery and tools.

KEY SKILLS

• Capable of operating Wide Web Bielloni Press, Comco Flexographic Press, Arsoma Flexographic Press, Webtron Narrow Web, Arpeco Narrow Web, and Stafford Wide Web Slitter

• Familiar with various plate mounters, including but not limited to Camis and Mark Andy

• View minute details and detect differences between shades of color and brightness

• Understands the important of waste reduction

• Ability to produce high quality screen print and digital

• Customer relations and troubleshooting • Experience printing on multiple substrates including pressure sensitive, shrink film, 2mm board, unsupported film and bio oriented poly-propylene

• Proficient to run multi color presses and use X-Rite Color Matching System and ink mixing systems

• Can complete productivity, progress and shift end reports

• Teambuilding & staff supervision including motivating workers to take pride in their work

• Excellent team player

• Work with minimal supervision

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Shift Team Leader/Journeyman Press Operator

12/2008 to Present ROI Labels Baltimore, MD

• Operate Wide Web Bielloni press and other equipment as needed to meet production deadlines

• Coordinate production schedules and set shift goals

• Evaluate productivity levels of the shift, machines and staff

• Manage 12 employees on third shift involved in the general operations of manufacturing

• Supervise printing of labels to ensure that all are high quality and done expeditious

• Develop policies and procedures regarding safety modules and protocols

• Implement press maintenance

• Trouble shoot and report maintenance issues

• Complete daily progress reports for total shift

• Utilize X-Rite Color Matching System and ink mixing systems

Journeyman Press Operator

08/2004 to 12/2008 ROI Technologies Baltimore, MD

• Prepared, maintained and operated flexographic press, hot foil, cold foil, screen printing, UV printing and

die cutting

• Installed and adjusted printing plates, pressure, and paper

• Responsible for proper adjustment according to ink distribution, temperature and speed

• Maintained and cleaned equipment as well as performed minor repairs and resolved other routine issues

• Directed the press assistants

• Performed other duties as needed

Lead Operator

08/2002 to 08/2004 ROI Technologies Baltimore, MD

• Operated 20 inch Arsoma Flexographic Press

• Adjusted controls to set speed, temperature, ink flow and position and pressure tolerances of the press

• Selected and installed printing plates, rollers, screens, die and cylinders in machine according to specifications

• Assessed work order to determine ink, stock and equipment required for production

• Observed presses to ensure that all components operated correctly

• Executed preventative maintenance and minor repairs

• Directed the press assistants

• Performed other duties as needed

Apprentice

08/2001 to 8/2002 ROI Technologies Baltimore, MD

• Operated 22 inch Comco Flexographic Press, 20inch Arsoma Flexographic Press, 6 and 8 inch Webtron

Narrow Web and Mark Andy Mounter

• Assisted operators with changeovers

• Performed other duties as required

Press Assistant

7/2000 to 7/2001 ROI Technologies Baltimore, MD

• Removed printed materials from the press

• Stacked and kept inventory of bundles

• Cleaned and changed press equipment

• Assisted operators with changeovers

• Performed other duties as required

Slitter Operator/Quality Control Inspector

8/1996 to 7/2000 US Tag and Label Baltimore, MD

• Set up and operated 16 inch Arpeco Narrow Web Slitter and 30 inch Stafford Wide Web Slitter

• Completed press approvals on jobs

• Assured the quality of the finished product and packaged it

• Performed other duties as required

EDUCATION

EDMONDSON WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL – Baltimore, MD

Diploma 1993

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

Variety of flexographic presses and plate mounters Narrow and Wide Web Slitters  X Rite Color Matching Systems  Ink Spec Mixing Systems  MS Outlook

References Supplied Upon Request

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