Gardner, Massachusetts, United States
Position during this time was a Press Supervisor which requires overseeing and managing an entire shift consisting of Press Helpers/Assistans, Press Operators, Plate & Ink Technicians to ensure quality and prompt production with 5 Wide Web CI Flexographic Printing Presses. Read work orders, checking SOP's for special instructions from customers or staff. Was in charge of maintaining safe, quality production with high standards and minimal waste. I worked with other Supervisors, Managers, Human Resources and Management Team to brainstorm about improving all aspects of our production on a regular basis. I have experience with W&H, Uteco, PCMC & Converting Technology presses up to 65" wide & 40" repeats. Also did Training/Re-Training with every Press Assistant and Press Operator regardless of service time to: Ensure all procedures are being followed correctly Improve Quality & Production Help with troubleshooting Increase Up/Run Time & Decrease Down Time (NEFPM)
Setup and run customers orders on 1-10 color Wide Web Flexographic Presses including W&H, Utecco, PCMC & Converting Technology, using graphic plates on photo-sleeve and in-the-round cylinders on almost any type of substrate including but not limited to paper, plastic and metal films. Also on non-porous substrates that are required for various types of food packaging. Training Press Helpers to become Press Operators with the knowledge and comfort for them to succeed in their career advancement. Press Lead which required overseeing and managing an entire shift consisting of Press Helpers, Press Operators and Plate Technicians with Supervision to ensure quality and prompt production. Read work orders, checking for special instructions from customers or staff. Examine proofs to see if there are errors or if any adjustments need to be made. Determine ink, type of paper, and equipment needed for the job. Select and install printing plates, rollers, or cylinders. Set up, check, and adjust controls or equipment based on job requirements. Mix colors or ink and fill reservoirs. Load paper or other printing materials. Push buttons to start printing presses. Monitor feeding and printing operations. Make adjustments to presses or stop presses when print quality is bad. Pack and label finished products. Clean and repair equipment or plates after printing. Fill out production log sheets and/or document the amount and type of supplies used. Direct and monitor work of apprentices or other workers. May type or input instructions into automated machinery.
Setup and run customers orders on 1-10 color Wide Web W&H Flexographic Printing Presses, using graphic plates on photo-sleeve and in-the-round cylinders on almost any type of substrate including but not limited to paper, plastic and metal films. Also on non-porous substrates that are required for various types of food packaging. Training Press Helpers to become Press Operators with the knowledge and comfort for them to succeed in their career advancement. Press Lead which required overseeing and managing an entire shift consisting of Press Helpers, Press Operators and Plate Technicians with Supervision to ensure quality and prompt production. Read work orders, checking for special instructions from customers or staff. Examine proofs to see if there are errors or if any adjustments need to be made. Determine ink, type of paper, and equipment needed for the job. Select and install printing plates, rollers, or cylinders. Set up, check, and adjust controls or equipment based on job requirements. Mix colors or ink and fill reservoirs. Load paper or other printing materials. Push buttons to start printing presses. Monitor feeding and printing operations. Make adjustments to presses or stop presses when print quality is bad. Pack and label finished products. Clean and repair equipment or plates after printing. Fill out production log sheets and/or document the amount and type of supplies used. Direct and monitor work of apprentices or other workers. May type or input instructions into automated machinery.
Setup and run customers orders on 1-10 color Wide Web Flexographic Presses including Utecco, PCMC & Converting Technology. Using graphic plates on photo-sleeve and in-the-round cylinders on almost any type of substrate including but not limited to paper, plastic and metal films. Also on non-porous substrates that are required for various types of food packaging. Training Press Helpers to become Press Operators with the knowledge and comfort for them to succeed in their career advancement. Press Lead which required overseeing and managing an entire shift consisting of Press Helpers, Press Operators and Plate Technicians with Supervision to ensure quality and prompt production. Read work orders, checking for special instructions from customers or staff. Examine proofs to see if there are errors or if any adjustments need to be made. Determine ink, type of paper, and equipment needed for the job. Select and install printing plates, rollers, or cylinders. Set up, check, and adjust controls or equipment based on job requirements. Mix colors or ink and fill reservoirs. Load paper or other printing materials. Push buttons to start printing presses. Monitor feeding and printing operations. Make adjustments to presses or stop presses when print quality is bad. Pack and label finished products. Clean and repair equipment or plates after printing. Fill out production log sheets and/or document the amount and type of supplies used. Direct and monitor work of apprentices or other workers. May type or input instructions into automated machinery.