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Fresno, Ca, Us

Fresno, California Area

Manage and supervise 13 team members; coach, mentor and develop individuals to achieve high quality performance.Reduce and maintain low waste percentages through close attention to equipment maintenance and quality checks. Maintain an effective safety program with regular team meetings and annual training for lock-out, tag-out practices.Foster an environment of personal ownership through performance and contribution to plant operations.Oversee the repair and… Show more Manage and supervise 13 team members; coach, mentor and develop individuals to achieve high quality performance.Reduce and maintain low waste percentages through close attention to equipment maintenance and quality checks. Maintain an effective safety program with regular team meetings and annual training for lock-out, tag-out practices.Foster an environment of personal ownership through performance and contribution to plant operations.Oversee the repair and maintenance of production equipment and plant facility utilizing Benchmate software.Assume responsibilities for HVAC systems, purchasing and inventory control, janitorial services, grounds maintenance, security, fuel purchasing and inventories, fleet maintenance, mail room and supplies.Handle inspections for state and county permits and fire alarm systems.Reduced energy costs by converting lighting to LED tubes and installing whole-room motion sensors, upgraded energy management system and added VFD's to air handler motors.Facilitate several capital projects: replaced two Sullair 5500v 75hp air compressors and dryers; coordinated purchase and installation of 20kw UPS; retrofitted 4500 ton McQuay chillers; converted film to CTP laser units to produce printing plates. Show less

Fresno, California Area

Managed a team of 26 employees; hired, trained, evaluated performance and promoted a safe work environment. Reported directly to Vice President of Operations.Directed and oversaw heavy volume printing operations including production schedule, print quality, repairs and maintenance of presses, waste reduction, press configuration, purchasing, budgeting and reporting.Assigned capital projects: researched options to replace two 5,000 gallon ink tanks; identified manufacturers… Show more Managed a team of 26 employees; hired, trained, evaluated performance and promoted a safe work environment. Reported directly to Vice President of Operations.Directed and oversaw heavy volume printing operations including production schedule, print quality, repairs and maintenance of presses, waste reduction, press configuration, purchasing, budgeting and reporting.Assigned capital projects: researched options to replace two 5,000 gallon ink tanks; identified manufacturers, secured pricing through competitive bidding for approval and supervised installation of tanks. Show less

Fresno, California Area

Managed the nightly printing production to meet the finish press deadlines; maintained quality of output.Assisted maintenance team with troubleshooting mechanical issues and advised on repairs.Tracked, recorded and evaluated waste; implemented procedures to minimize waste percentages.Assigned lead role on special projects including development of training program for entry level press technicians and development of a database for press layout configurations.

Fresno, California Area

Lead press technician for crew responsible for press production deadlines.Set up press for scheduled printing, folder set-up, plate spotting and hanging, prepared Flexo ink fountain, started press, adjusted folder and color registration.Recognized for skill, ability and knowledge of press operations; assigned to fill in as person in charge on weekends.

Fresno, California Area

Completed a four-year apprentice training program.Assisted with press conversion to new Flexo double wide press.

Fresno, California Area

Cleaned and assisted with light maintenance of double wide letter press and covered shifts in warehouse handling newspaper rolls.

Fresno, California Area

Delivered advertising proofs to clients for approval to be released for printing.

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

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