Carlos Rivera Jr.
Monmouth Jct. N.J. 08852
Summary: Twenty years of print reproduction, including darkroom, prepress, and post press experience
with ability to coordinate on-site projects resulting in time saving improvements.
Objective: Challenging position in Graphic Art reproduction, where my mechanical and technological experience
can best be utilized.
2008- Alphagraphic 401 Jersey Av New Brunswick NJ 732-***-****
Semper LLC- Princeton University- Princeton NJ 609-***-****
Present Pressman
Print Reproduction for Educational Institution.
Single Thru Process Color Work, Sakurai 272 , Ryobi 3302 HA Ink Mixing-Matching, Polar Cutters,
Maintenance of presses and Bindery equipment. Direct to Plate making and processing. Ensuring all
procedures from Customer Service through post press production are completed.
Roelynn Litho. Inc 687 Prospect Street. Lakewood, New Jersey. 08701 732-***-**** 800-***-****
6/2006 to Pressman/MGR
6 /2008 Print Reproduction for Commercial Lithographic Company. Single through process color work.
Heidelberg 4/C GTO Heidelberg QM-46 Ryobi 3302 2-c Komori 28 in. 2/C
Omni Adast 28 inch 2-c Hamada RS 34 LS Hamada Duetto II Perfector. Heidelberg
Direct to Plate Imaging system. Maintenance of Presses and Cutting Equipment. Ink mixing /
Matching. Bindery and post press applications.
East Coast Media 46 Old Camplain Rd. Hillsborough NJ 08844 908-***-****
6/ 2003 to Pressman
6/2006 Print Reproduction for Commercial Print Facility. 1 thru 4/color. Work produced on
Sakurai 272 2/C 28 in. and Hamada RS 34LS-S 2 Color. Metal and Silvermaster plates.
Coordinate jobs from Customer Service to post press production. Itek 430 Daylight camera
Stone Mountain Printing 74 Main St. Woodbridge, N.J. 07095 732-***-****
Pressman
9/2001 to Press Reproduction for Commercial Quickprint. All aspects of single color to 4 color process.
6/2003 Responsibilities include, stripping, platemaking. Direct to plate imaging system & maintenance.
Bindery work on Baumfolder, Perfecta cutter, numbering systems, ink mixing & matching.
All work performed on Heidelberg QM-46 2/C and Hamada - 234 -2/C
1/99 to Harwill Express Press 375 Route 130 Hightstown N.J. 08520 609-***-****
9/2001 Pressman
Press reproduction for commercial and corporate environment. Responsible for all aspects of multi –
color and process printing, post press, Bindery, ink mixing & matching, and preventive maintenance.
All reproduction produced on Sakurai 2/C 28 inch. Hamada RS 34LS-S 2/C, AB-Dick 9850+T -51
Multi 2650 S
4/98 to Ropack Atlantic 2 B Corn Drive Dayton N.J. 08810 732-***-****
1/99 Shift Leader MGR /Pressman/ Set up Person
Operation and maintenance of Kase 402 and 612 4 color flexographic offset press. Duties include
setup of press, inks, plates, and material. Quality Control procedures, Forklift operations and . supervision of crew, and daily reports.
6/97 to Cosmair Cosmetics 159 Terminal Ave. Clark N.J. 07066
12/97 Press / Oper.
Press reproduction for corporate print shop. Responsibilities include operation and maintenance of
E 47 S and Ryobi 2800. Also platemaking and negative stripping.
10/96 Union Graphics Inc. East Elizabeth Ave. Linden N.J. 07036
6/97 Feeder, Press/Oper.
Operation and maintenance of Heidelberg 6/C 40 inch. Speedmaster CD with coater. Assist lead
Pressman in all aspects of print reproduction. Reponsibilities include checking and loading plates,
Inks,and paper onto press. Side guides, Hold downs, roller pressure adjustments and preventive
maintenance as needed.
5/93 to N B S Card Services 800 Montross Ave. S. Plainfield N.J. 07080
2/96 Pressman
Responsibilities include supervision of press assistants, daily and quarterly reports, press
Reproduction of secured credit cards, Inventory control, platemaking, ink mixing, ink matching.
Reproduction produced on Heidelberg Sordz 36 inch. 2 / Color. Ultra Violet printing, Darkroom
Operations, Misomex Step and repeat, Quality Control procedures, machine maintenance, and
Cross training.
3/93 Foster Carrol Graphic 629 Grove St. Jersey City N.J.
5/93 Pressman
Operation and maintenance of small to medium size duplicators and presses for high volume
Reproduction of financial reports delivered daily to Wall St. Market. All work performed on
Ryobi 3200 PFA and AB Dick 9810. Daylight Camera Operations, Ink mixing/matching, proofing
Bindery, shrink wrapping and mail operations.
9/89 to Homelife Insurance Co. 1 Centennial Ave. Piscataway N.J. 08855
1/93 Pressman
Responsible for overseeing all phases of print reproduction while maintaining a high degree of in
House printing. Direct involvement with dept. heads brought more complex layouts and design
Work in house, which enabled us to develop to commercial shop standards which eliminated
much of the production cost. Monthly records maintained for Homelife and subsidiary comp.
All reproduction produced on AB Dick 350, 360, 375 with T-51, Itek 975, 975 PFA, Toko 4750 & T-51.
Operation of Itek 430 Daylight Camera, Mitsubishi Silvermaster Camera, Polar Mehr and Challenge
Cutters. Bourg 22 Bin collater.
6/82 to Middlesex County College 155 Mill Rd. Edison N.J. 08818
9/89 Pressman
Printing assignments for an educational institution with specialization in high quality multi color
Reproduction. Gained experience in darkroom techniques, stripping, platemaking, press and post
Press applications. Additionally, operation of mail processing and distribution were part of daily
Responsibilities.
1975/1981 US Army
Education: Perth Amboy HS. P.A. N.J.
US ARMY BCT Fort Dix N.J.
Military Police School Fort McClaland Alabama
Non Com. Officer Academy Bad Tolz, Germany
Institute Mgmt. Training Middlesex College Edison N.J.
Assoc. Graphic Arts School New York, N.Y.
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