Printing Press Operator Resume

A printing press operator is responsible for preparing, maintaining and operating the printing machine. His or her duties vary according to the type of press. The person operates offset lithography, flexography, gravure, screen printing, letter press, etc. The duties include installing and adjusting of printing plates, adjusting pressure, loading of paper, adjusting the press to the paper size and preparing machines for printing. The jobholder ensures that paper and ink meet specifications and adjust the flow of ink and margin to the linking rollers. After the process, the press operator feeds paper through the press cylinder and then adjust feed and tension controls.

When the printing press is running, press operators are responsible for observing their operation. They keep the paper feeders well stocked. In case of one press, they make adjustments to correct the distribution of ink, speed and temperature in the drying chamber. With high speed press, they constantly look for problems and correct them very quickly to minimize downtime. Through out the whole run, they are responsible for checking for any printing imperfections.

Printing Press Operator Resume Template

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Larry J. Barber
3362 Bolman Court
Brocton, IL 61917
Phone: 217-385-5117
Email: ljbarber@anymail.com

Career Objective:

Looking for a printing press operator position at “The Maple Group,” to manage setting up and operation of single and multi-color printing presses following printing specifications and customers' requirements.

Summary of Skills:

• Experienced in operating and maintaining advanced printing presses
• Strong knowledge of offset press-work procedures and materials
• Skilled in reading, interpreting, and following printing job specifications
• Experienced in setting up printing presses and materials for printing job
• Ability to use micrometer to mount and align printing plates correctly
• Experienced in performing routine maintenance and minor repairs

Work Experience:

Printing Machine Operator
Galaxy Printers, Brocton, IL
October 2015 - Present

• Setting up printing presses and maintaining continuous speed and sheet-fed
• Mounting plates and sheets and reinforcing bars to offset blankets
• Installing blankets on press cylinders and observing needed pressure for printing
• Removing and replacing work rollers, ink rollers, and adjusting flow of inks
• Preparing colors as demanded by clients and proceeding with work only after approval
• Ensuring printing quality is meeting expectations of clients

Asst. Printing Machine Operator
Maximus Printing Press, Brocton, IL
February 2012 - September 2015

• Read and studied every job before starting printing
• Performed routine maintenance and repairs on printing press-work
• Recorded daily printing data and kept inventory of printing materials
• Ensured printing jobs are on schedule and printing presses are in good working condition
• Reported shortage of printing materials to the supervisor
• Maintained cleanliness of press and work area

Education:

• High School Diploma
  St. Xavier's School, Brocton, IL
  2011

Reference:

On request.