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Press Operator
Trainied in and operated wide range of press equipment in support of company production and quality control.
- Trained and certified in SPC through company sponosored Ferris State University program.
- Completed Resource Managment Course and Cellular Manufacturing program.
- Examine job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed, production times, stock specifications, colors and color sequences.
- Solved major customer problems, by working with an in-house team to identify critical vendor problems. Managed to eliminate customer complaints.
- Monitored production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems.
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High School Diploma
Press Operator
Directed and maintained daily press operations for an assigned shift to assure maximum efficiency and maintenance of necessary quality and inventory levels consistent with client requirements
- Maintained and implemented proper make-ready information and ensures proper start-up procedures
- Monitored production data including quality and downtime using charts, graphs, etc. to ensure necessary standards are maintained and/or improved
- Trained and supervised crew to work safely and efficiently to assure consistently reliable operational efficiencies
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Medical Office Assistant
Press Operator/trainer/team Leader
Supervised 13-15 individuals on a daily basis and assigned to specific areas. Monitored housekeeping and implemented safety protocols
- Trained new employees how to examine, measure, and weigh parts
- Prepared job books for mold techs, printed labels for shipment, documented and entered scrap to send to supervisor
- Filled out paperwork for all jobs running and training sheets for new jobs performed
- Monitored press operation on a program known as Mattec
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High School Diploma
Digital Press Operator
Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running efficiently and effectively
- Analyzed account workload quantity and due dates to predict and prevent problems
- Promptly removed completed loads from press
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions
- Produced high quality printed material in a timely fashion
- Clean work area
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High School Diploma
High School Diploma
Press Operator/general Labor
Assembled materials/ Operated hand tools and power tools
- Operated press machine and loaded company products
- Presented great work ethic and great time management
- Proper set up of studio equipment and handheld shooting techniques
- Acted as an on air personality for Classic Rock, Top 40, Board Operator
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Press Operator
Operated several press machines within Quality Metal Stampings
- Forklift certified through Quality Metal Stampings
- Drove Forklift when necessary
- Performed daily check list of equipment and supplies.
- Prepared and maintained personal production records.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of quality expectations.
- Robot welder experience
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High School Diploma
Electronic Engineering Technology
Press Operator
Hired as a sheetfed assistant, quickly promoted to sheetfed press operator
- Set up and operate the Heidelberg Presses
- Roll tender on Hantscho double-web
- Set up and quality control of all press jobs
- Performed maintenance and minor repairs
- Trained and supervised press assistants
- Fork Lift Certification
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Technical
Exercise Science
Flexographic Press Operator
Set-up, cleaned up and operated Mark Andy, 16" and 20", 12 color printing presses, equipped with a butt splicer and turret for continuous operations
- Mixed and Matched color using densitometers and spectrometers for PMS & customer color standards
- Installed proper aniloxes, mounted plate cylinders and dies into proper print and die stations
- Performed timely quality checks on products during operation for consistent quality
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Electronics Math And Science
Reaction Relief/ Filter Press Operator
Filter Press Operator - Ran the press building and helped dispose metal byproducts from the process.
- Was part of the emergency response team
- Reaction Relief Operator (permanent job) - In the process of learning all jobs in the reaction department. I will fill positions and have the ability to work all jobs in the department
- Instrumental in finding a more effective way to test for bad filter press vacuums
- Received above average evaluations on work performance and ability to learn new jobs in record time
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Go To Work
Press Operator
Monitored team progress to complete projects within deadlines.
- Managed paper, ink and printing supply inventories.
- Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections and modifications when necessary.
- Lubricated and wiped machines, tools and workplace to maintain safety and cleanliness.
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Press Operator
Reading, understanding, and being able to properly fill out all required paperwork
- Meeting all inspection criteria of product as well as company equipment
- Proper flagging of rolls
- Properly setting print impressions as well as die impressions
- Cleaning and caring for plates
- Maintaining inks
- Calculating linear footage, proper handling and caring for raw materials as well as precise accountability of material usage
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High School Diploma
Graphic Arts
Engineering
Press Operator - 2nd Pressman
Operated Harris M2000 23" x 38", 6-color, remoist glue, Quad Tech Closed Loop Color and RGS 5 Register System
- Set up inline finisher which included kiss cutting, pattern gluing, plow folding, rotary cutter with die cutting, wet flap gluer, portable inserter/die cutter, spot gluing, scratch-off, pattern perforating, backbone pasting, portable full-width die cutter and portable UV curing system
- Maintained proper print quality for the duration of job run
- Ability to set up inline for accurate and efficient production
- Ability to set-up and operate Kodak Versamark Imaging System
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High School Diploma
Press Operator
Form aluminum products that are used for building cars, buildings and housing products.
- Select, clean and install spacers, rubber sleeves and cutters on arbors.
- Set blade tensions, heights and angles to perform prescribe cuts and using wrenches.
- Set up, operate and tend to machines that saws, cuts, shears, slits, punch crimps, straightens, bends and notches metals.
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High School Diploma
Bindery Team Lead/press Operator
Produce/finish a wide variety of printed products in accordance with detailed order specifications
- Review and understand work orders efficiently and accurately
- Complete tasks as specified in a daily production schedule, while maintaining high quality standards
- Maintain established timelines - communicate discrepancies that affect schedule completion
- Pre-production setup and equipment modifications as needed
- Routine quality checks during all production phases
- Troubleshoot equipment operation
- Insure equipment is properly maintained/Perform equipment repairs
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Press Operator
Inspected quality and identify and correct defects
- Packed finish product from the press machine
- Followed documentation procedures and ensure paperwork is complete
- Ensured quality of products produced while job is running
- Followed all safety rules and procedures
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High School Diploma
Line Leader/press Operator
Executed daily operations in Press Dept.
- Trained and Supervised other employees
- Assigned work
- Made sure work was through dept in timely manner
- Set-up and ran 3K presses
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High School Diploma
Press Operator
Set up and operated injection-molding machines to cast products from thermoplastic materials.
- Set machine controls regulating molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding pressure, and time, according to knowledge of plastics and molding procedures.
- Pulled levers to close dies and inject plastic into dies to cast parts.
- Removed finished products from dies with hand tools.
- Trimmed excess material from parts, using knives.
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Computer Technology
Press Operator
- Loaded press with mold plates that formed desired product
- Kept press loaded with material to make sure production was constant
- Made aware of any issues that needed maintenance from certified mechanics
- Inspected product for any flaws, discarded any bad product
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Printing Press Operator/set-up
Set- up and change over presses for production.
- Maintained and troubleshoot to keep press operating at peak performance.
- Supervise operators running presses.
- Daily maintenance on all machinery and presses.
- Good communication skills with shipping and office personnel.
- Operate forklift
- Inspected and performed quality control on finished materials.
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Printing Press Operator/set-up
Set- up and change over presses for production.
- Maintained and troubleshoot to keep press operating at peak performance.
- Supervise operators running presses.
- Daily maintenance on all machinery and presses.
- Good communication skills with shipping and office personnel.
- Operate forklift
- Inspected and performed quality control on finished materials.
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Machine Press Operator/ Assembler
Produced Rubbermaid Products
- Operated plastic molding machines
- Assembled plastic products such as mop buckets, storage containers and trashcans.
- Transported product to shipping areas with a pallet jack or forklift
- Packed and shipped product while maintaining accurate merchandise records
- Received, unpacked and reconciled arriving shipments
- Kept storage areas dirt free and neat
- Performed other duties as assigned or required
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GED
Punch Press Operator
Manufacture a variety of different parts using a variety of metal, steel & aluminum.
- Deburring, grinding parts using a variety of hand tools.
- Ensuring parts meet exact specification of quality control with calipers from blueprints
- Pull & setup dies to run jobs, return dies to proper shelves
- Deliver finished parts to all areas of plant using forklift, electric tow motor & pallet jacks
- Keep work areas clean.
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High School Diploma
Journeyman Press Operator
Set-Up, Operate and repair (when necessary) 9-color Flexo Printing Press
- Direct small crew of 5 employees, to operate the press, assist with press duties
- Inspect product to ensure highest quality
- Train new employees on various press machines and company procedures
- Operated a "slitter" machine
- Operated a fork lift to retrieve stock
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Press Operator
Twelve years experience as a punch press operator.
- Responsible for operating the punch press equipment and procedures.
- Worked on a small Eagle 2000 ton transfer punch press.
- Read blue prints to approve first piece.
- Responsible for training and mentoring new hires.
- Responsible for other duties as assigned.
- Tackle other duties above and beyond daily assignments.
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Press Operator
Initiate start-ups as well as job runs to be in line with production schedule
- Conduct routine maintenance and upkeep of equipment
- Attain and fulfill all standards for waste, output and spoilage.
- Ensure to remain alert to all mechanical issues and refer to machinists as necessary.
- Comply with all established safety guidelines.
- Complete all logs and paperwork with accuracy
- Comply with all established safety guidelines
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Shear Press Operator
Sets up and operates shear press machine in accordance with outlined methods and procedures, to properly brake various parts.
- Makes adjustments on machine as required
- Perform related duties to assure operations of machine.
- Follow directions given by team leader or supervisor.
- Ability to use math, blueprints, work with source documents mechanical capability, use of measuring instruments.
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Agriculture
Brake Press Operator
Measure completed work-pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using brake press machine
- Examine completed work-pieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws
- Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances
- Load work-pieces, or sheet metal material into machines
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Press Operator Duties and Responsibilities
Press operators complete a handful of important tasks during their shift. We analyzed several press operator job descriptions to come up with the following list of press operator duties and responsibilities:
Read Blueprints and Set Press Machine Accordingly Press operators have to be able to read blueprints to determine how to set their press machines and perform the necessary calculations.
Monitor Machines for Irregularities Good press operators can hear and see slight irregularities in their machine, which may indicate a mechanical issue.
Regularly Inspect Finished Product Press operators are partly quality control workers. They periodically inspect the products produced by pressing machines to ensure they meet the specifications outlined in the blueprints.
Troubleshoot Machine Malfunctions and Complete Minor Repairs Press operators have to understand the mechanics of pressing machines to figure out why a malfunction has occurred. If it's minor, they fix it themselves; if it's a major issue they hand over the situation to a decision maker.
Adhere to All Safety Standards and Regulations This is a role that requires workers to be sticklers for safety. Press operators have to follow all safety rules at all times, which includes regular machine maintenance and keeping a clean work area.
Document and File Daily Production Results Press operators don't have much paperwork, but the paperwork they have to complete is vital. They have to create a report of their machine's daily production and file it into the main database. This data is used by management to make production decisions.
Press Operator Skills
Press operators need good physical stamina, as operating their machine requires them to be on their feet. They need mental stamina as well to keep their focus trained on their machine to detect slight irregularities before they become major malfunctions. When it comes to technical knowledge, press operators have to be experts in the mechanics and operation of press machines. In the digital age, this requires proficiency with computer-aided manufacturing software. Press operators also need familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software to document production numbers and craft production reports. The following are some of the most important skills for a press operator to possess:- Setting press machines using computer-aided manufacturing software
- Monitoring press machine production; this requires sharp focus and a strong attention to detail
- Smoothing imperfections through strong manual dexterity
- Solving and repairing minor mechanical issues using mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills
- Analyzing production rates to determine why a machine is not at peak performance
Press Operator Education and Training
Press operators tend to get their education from vocational schools. These programs provide students with the practical experience necessary to grasp the basics of machine operation, as well as in-depth knowledge of all safety standards. In addition to vocational school, press operators go through 1 to 2 years of on-the-job training.
Press Operator Salary
According to the National Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national median salary for metal and plastic machine workers, which includes press operators, is $34,840. Those in the top 10 percent earn above $54,600, while those in the bottom 10 percent earn below $22,470.
Press Operator Resources
The following list of resources is for those who want to further explore a career as a press operator.
National Tooling and Machining Organization - A general organization that includes all types of professions that involve working with industrial machinery, this is a great organization for press operators to join to diversify their skill set and areas of knowledge.
Okuma - Okuma is a company that sells CNC machine tools; its company blog is updated twice a month with excellent articles on industry trends.
Machinists' Ready Reference - This book provides dozens of the most common formulas, charts, and tables used by machinists. While it doesn't focus specifically on press machines, this book is good for press operators looking to branch out into learning similar machines.
Machining for Dummies - This book covers everything one needs to know about metalworking. It features case studies from the real world and interviews with experts to back up theories.
The Starrett Book for Machinists' Apprentices - This industry classic is perfect for students and apprentice press operators. It covers all the basics one needs to know, such as the ins and outs of interpreting blueprints.
