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Managed changeover, set up, and operation of Herlan and Polytype printing presses while adhering to job jackets, SOPs, and safety guidelines.📌 Facilitated mechanical and ink adjustments ensuring machine efficiency and top-quality output.📌 Coordinated routine troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. 📌 Reviewed quality checklists and retainment every thirty minutes.

Managed changeover, set up, and operation of MetalStar3 and Coatstar 480.📌 Maximized quality and productivity by contributing to developing and implementing standardized operating procedures.📌 Swiftly produced high-quality products in a demanding and deadline-oriented business environment. 📌 Bolstered workplace safety via compliance with strict safety policies and procedures📌 Handled wet offset UV printing initiatives.

Supported non-profit that delivers community education and outreach programming to heighten understanding and advocacy for the rights, support, and empowerment of individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities.

Skillfully oversaw changeover, configuration, and operations of Hinterkopf, Mall Herlan, and PolyType lithography machines producing heavy amounts of C2C and impact extruded cans. Appointed and excelled as recurrent Changeover Reduction Program Leader and Fill-In Supervisor and Specialist. Duties included mixing and adjusting inks and coatings, aiding maintenance and operators with mechanical troubleshooting, and repairs, and granting approvals for current and future orders.📌 Maintained optimum quality and productivity throughout production efforts. 📌 Trained new hires on machine functionalities, production, and quality standards.📌 Rapidly addressed graphic and clerical errors throughout production. 📌 Executed teardown, cleaning, and re-building of all lithography, including base coater, printers, and over varnish.

Facilitated set-up, registering, toning, and tending of inks, facilitating quality product output on Mark Andy, Webtron, and Aquaflex 10 color printing presses. Utilized varying film speeds of up to 450 fpm on paper and 250 fpm on film. Spearheaded review of all job orders and 1st line quality review of all printed materials.📌 Handled big-name film production for corporations like Minute-Maid, Ensure, Hills Bros Coffee, and Hormel.📌 Diverse product experience included Liquid Nail tube covers, D-Con, and Pepsi 2ltr labels.📌 Employed digiscope, X-rite, and densitometer tools.📌 Created ink formulations and dispensing units via manual fine-tuning to achieve a perfect color match. 📌 Deployed water-based, high shrink, UV links, and various varnishes and adhesives with and without catalysts.

General Assistant, handling all items deemed necessary for Press Operators to perform jobs successfully. Ensured Presses and Operators had the materials and tools needed to carry out high-quality and punctual production.📌 Supplies included inks, stocks, and chemicals for incoming projects.📌 Coordinated teardown, cleaning, and initial set-up for upcoming jobs.