Operator Quality Control

Arthur J. Early

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Estill Springs, TN. 37330

Home 931-***-****

Cell 615-***-****

y3h2u2@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To apply and improve my skills as a team oriented leader/operator for a quality based company.

Experience:

Prime Package and Label South Flexographic Press Operator

LaVergne, TN. 37086 9/2/2008 to 6/23/2011

Presses

• Mark Andy 2200 10" U.V. eight and ten color presses.

Equipment

• Turn Bar

• Delam-Relam unit

Interstate Packaging Flexographic Press Operator

Dickson, Tennessee 5/17/2006 to 8/8/2008

Presses

• Gallus - EM280 / 11" eleven color U.V. press with rotary screen capability.

• Mark Andy - 2200 /10" and 13" eight/ten color presses.

• Arsoma / 16" ten color U.V. press with rotary screen capability

Equipment

• Turnbar • Stacking deck

• Various substrate including; paper, film, 12 point board, and foils.

• Water/U.V./solvent based inks.

Duties

• Read and understand all specifications of job order.

• Obtain all equipment, substrate(s), and ink(s) per specification. Mix inks if needed.

• Load substrate and install die(s) in press. Line up substrate to die and test cutting ability to be sure die is in proper condition.

• Pour inks into fountain/pan and place mounted cylinder plates in press.

• Set each impression, rough register, and align to die.

• Check for color and match as necessary.

• Check for required specification of quality such as ink adhesion, liner test, scratch resistance, and appearance.

• Obtain quality control/supervisor approval.

• Maintain color, register of plate(s), and die(s) throughout run with continuous checks (retains) by operator and quality control/supervisor.

• Document all required specifications.

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Label Technology Flexographic Press Operator

Merced, California 10/2003 to 05/2006

Presses

• Roto Press - 2002 / 10" eight color presses.

• Nilpeter 2400 / 7.5" seven color press.

Equipment

• B.Bunch fanfolder •Short deck understacker

• Martin butt splicer •Long deck stacker

• Water and U.V.based inks

Duties

• Similar to current duties.

Avery Dennison I.P.D. (Strongsville) Shift Leader

Strongsville, Ohio 03/1994 to 04/2001

Skills

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• QS9000

• Six Sigma

Duties

• Supervised 20+ employees.

• Scheduled overtime hours and managed a team of people to run four Arsoma 4200 presses, two A-1150 Avery presses, two Smag flatbed silkscreen presses, and all supporting slitting equipment.

• Attend daily shift leader meetings to share information and obtain feedback of changes in scheduling or procedures.

• Insure customers will receive a quality QS9000 certified product in a timely

basis by signing off on all orders before being run and shipped.

Kobel International Letterpress Operator

Milton, Vermont 09/1992 to 03/1994

Presses

• Ko-pack 530 / 18" thirteen color letterpress.

Equipment

• B.Bunch Fanfolder • Adhesive inline coating

• Plow Folder • Nordson Melter

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Grace Label Supervisor/Lead Operator

Des Moines, Iowa 09/1990 to 08/1992

Supervisor/Lead operator duties

• Sign off approval of job orders.

Presses

• Nilpeter 2400 seven color presses.

• Webtron 650 presses.

Equipment

• B.Bunch Fanfolder • (ERC) Electronic Registration Control

• Stacking Deck • Portable U.V. Lamps

The Label Company Flexographic Press Operator

Pensicola, Florida 07/1986 to 09/1990

Presses

• Webtron 650 four/six color presses

Equipment

• Stacking Deck

W.E. Andrews Printing Co. Inc. Feeder Operator

Bedford, Massachusetts 06/1984 to 10/1985

Presses

• Miehle Rolland six color sheetfed press.

Education:

School: Des Moines Area Community College

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Degree: Statistical Process Control

Year: 1991

School: Robert D. Edgrin High School (D.O.D.D.S.) Location: Misawa, Japan

Degree: Diploma

Year: 1983

Referances:

References available upon request

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