Robert A. Thompson Email & Phone Number

Butler, Wi

Set up presses, determine size, match colors, run tests, print, and pack print manufacturing jobs. Inspect job and provide quality control. Conduct weekly SOP maintenance on Helm 3" offset press, averaging 23,000 impressions per hour, running primarily #9 and #10 envelopes. Utilize Lean manufacturing principles to maintain, do Kaizen events and practice continuous improvement. Observe Stop observation safety program.Achievements• Multiple perfect attendance awards.• Assisted shift supervisor on repair of other equipment including Helm 6", 4C offset presses, and Memjet.

Butler, Wi

Pulled raw materials from warehouse and plates from prepress, gathered any other materials needed, calculated and pulled ink quantities needed, and set out in staging area for printers. Achievements• Built up a 2 to 3 hour buffer and reduced downtime by pulling three jobs ahead for every machine with 2 at the job site and one in staging, which enabled maintenance and other work to get done.

Butler, Wi

Operated all of the folding machines (RAs), feeding and packing machine. For 6 years specialized in high speed webs, 1100-1200 per minute, 6 printers, 800# paper rolls, window material rolls, and packing. Worked well as a team. Achievements• Reduced set-up time 50% from average 5 hours to 2.5 hours and increased up run-time by applying knowledge of mechanical working and setting up for entire order in advance and applying Lean manufacturing principles. • Set lasting record for highest production, producing 585,000 envelopes in a shift and outperforming other shifts.

Germantown, Wi

Worked in the Engine Rebuilding Division, doing engine testing and rebuilding.

Jackson, Wi

Conducted building maintenance and repair of fork lifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and scissor lifts. Ran and documented monthly fire pump test for insurance purposes.

Berlin, Wi

Fabricated and welded axles.

Grafton, Wi

Conducted engine testing.

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