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John Purcell

Meath

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Printing Machine Operator

Colorman
Dublin, Ireland
06.2010 - Current
  • Maintained and operated printing machinery to produce high quality printed materials.
  • Inspected finished products for defects and conformance with customer requirements.
  • Troubleshot problems during printing process to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • Loaded paper stock into feeders in preparation for printing processes.
  • Calibrated machine components to ensure accuracy of colors, sizes, shapes and alignment of images.
  • Kept records of daily production quantities and types of items produced for reports and analysis.
  • Maintained machines in good working order by cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.
  • Set appropriate speeds, flows, colors, temperatures and positions for printing.
  • Prepared machines for printing and operated two, four, eight and ten -color printing preceptors.
  • Performed and delivered printing projects on time and to a high standard.
  • Removed printed products from printing machines manually or via hand trucks or power lifts and transitioned material to drying and finishing areas.
  • Monitored team progress to complete projects within deadlines, including large print jobs and rush orders.
  • Supervised team members who supported on daily jobs.
  • Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
  • Adhered to hazardous material handling and hearing and eye standards.
  • Examined and produced specific job orders.
  • Loaded printing press with paper and modified margins to comply with paper size requirements.
  • Adjusted machine settings to control material flow, speed, temperature and pressure according to specifications.
  • Monitored production output and tracked production data for reporting purposes.
  • Utilized hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches to adjust machine components as needed.
  • Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
  • Verified ink specifications, inked presses, changed ink and adjusted ink flow.
  • Kept records of materials used and time needed for projects.
  • Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration.
  • Jogged and stacked paper, delivering blank or partially printed stock to equipment.
  • Monitored team progress to complete projects within deadlines, including large print jobs and rush
  • Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.

Printing Machine Operator

Brunswick Press
Dublin
02.2004 - 12.2009
  • Maintained and operated printing machinery to produce high quality printed materials.
  • Kept records of materials used and time needed for projects.
  • Adjusted machine settings to control material flow, speed, temperature and pressure according to specifications.
  • Monitored production output and tracked production data for reporting purposes.
  • Prepared machines for printing and operated two, four, eight and ten -color printing preceptors.
  • Supervised team members, who supported on day to day jobs.
  • Inspected finished products for defects and conformance with customer requirements.
  • Troubleshot problems during printing process to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • Loaded paper stock into feeders, in preparation for printing processes.
  • Calibrated machine components to ensure accuracy of colors, sizes, shapes and alignment of images.
  • Kept records of daily production quantities and types of items produced for reports and analysis.
  • Utilized hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches to adjust machine components as needed.
  • Maintained machines in good working order by cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.
  • Set appropriate speeds, flows, colors, temperatures and positions for printing.
  • Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
  • Prepared machines for printing and operated one-two-color printing presses.
  • Verified ink specifications, inked presses, changed ink and adjusted ink flow.
  • Performed and delivered printing projects on time
  • Removed printed products from printing machines manually or via hand trucks or power lifts and transitioned material to drying and finishing or storage areas.
  • Jogged and stacked paper, delivering blank or partially printed stock to equipment.
  • Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration.
  • Monitored team progress to complete projects within deadlines, including large print jobs and rush orders.
  • Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
  • Posted and adhered to, hazardous material handling and hearing and eye standards.
  • Examined and produced specific job orders.
  • Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
  • Loaded printing press with paper and modified margins to comply with paper size requirements.
  • Used hand tools to make small repairs and regularly clean printing presses.
  • Inspected random paper samples during print runs to confirm accurate ink and paper type.
  • Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.

Printing Machine Operator

Hudson Killeen
Dublin, Ireland
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Maintained and operated printing machinery to produce high quality printed materials.
  • Adjusted machine settings to control material flow, speed, temperature and pressure according to specifications.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery such as lubricating parts or replacing worn components.
  • Inspected finished products for defects and conformance with customer requirements.
  • Troubleshot problems during printing process to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • Loaded paper stock into feeders, in preparation for printing processes.
  • Calibrated machine components to ensure accuracy of colors, sizes, shapes and alignment of images.
  • Kept records of daily production quantities and types of items produced for reports and analysis.
  • Utilized hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches to adjust machine components as needed.
  • Maintained machines in good working order by cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.
  • Set appropriate speeds, flows, colors, temperatures and positions for printing.
  • Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
  • Prepared machines for printing and operated two, four and eight -color printing presses,
  • Verified ink specifications, inked presses, changed ink and adjusted ink flow.
  • Performed and delivered printing projects on time and to a high standard.
  • Kept records of materials used and time needed for projects.
  • Removed printed products from printing machines manually or via hand trucks or power lifts and transitioned material to drying areas.
  • Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration.
  • Jogged and stacked paper, delivering blank or partially printed stock to equipment.
  • Monitored team progress to complete projects within deadlines, including large print jobs and rush orders.
  • Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
  • Posted and adhered to hazardous material handling and hearing and eye standards.
  • Examined and produced specific job orders.
  • Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
  • Loaded printing press with paper and modified margins to comply with paper size requirements.
  • Used hand tools to make small repairs and regularly clean printing presses.
  • Inspected random paper samples during print runs to confirm accurate ink and paper type.
  • Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.

Printing Machine Operator

Wood Print Craft
Dublin, Ireland
04.1999 - 08.2003
  • Maintained and operated printing machinery to produce high quality printed materials.
  • Adjusted machine settings to control material flow, speed, temperature and pressure according to specifications.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery such as lubricating parts or replacing worn components.
  • Inspected finished products for defects and conformance with customer requirements.
  • Troubleshot problems during printing process to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • Loaded paper stock into feeders, hoppers or other machines parts in preparation for printing processes.
  • Calibrated machine components to ensure accuracy of colors, sizes, shapes and alignment of images.
  • Kept records of daily production quantities and types of items produced for reports and analysis.
  • Utilized hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches to adjust machine components as needed.
  • Maintained machines in good working order by cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.
  • Set appropriate speeds, flows, colors, temperatures and positions for printing.
  • Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
  • Prepared machines for printing and operated one-and two-color printing presses, platemakers, hydraulic paper cutters and digital printers and copiers.
  • Verified ink specifications, inked presses, changed ink and adjusted ink flow.
  • Performed and delivered printing projects on time [Number]% of time.
  • Kept records of materials used and time needed for projects.
  • Removed printed products from printing machines manually or via hand trucks or power lifts and transitioned material to drying and finishing or storage areas.
  • Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration.
  • Jogged and stacked paper, delivering blank or partially printed stock to equipment.
  • Monitored team progress to complete projects within deadlines, including large print jobs and rush orders.
  • Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
  • Posted and adhered to lockout/tagout, hazardous material handling and hearing and eye standards.
  • Examined and produced specific job orders.
  • Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
  • Loaded printing press with paper and modified margins to comply with paper size requirements.
  • Used hand tools to make small repairs and regularly clean printing presses.
  • Inspected random paper samples during print runs to confirm accurate ink and paper type.
  • Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.

Printing Machine Operator

Computer Print
Dublin, Ireland
05.1996 - 11.1999
  • Maintained and operated printing machinery to produce high quality printed materials.
  • Adjusted machine settings to control material flow, speed, temperature and pressure according to specifications.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery such as lubricating parts or replacing worn components.
  • Inspected finished products for defects and conformance with customer requirements.
  • Troubleshot problems during printing process to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • Loaded paper stock into feeders, in preparation for printing processes.
  • Calibrated machine components to ensure accuracy of colors, sizes, shapes and alignment of images.
  • Kept records of daily production quantities and types of items produced for reports and analysis.
  • Utilized hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches to adjust machine components as needed.
  • Maintained machines in good working order by cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.
  • Set appropriate speeds, flows, colors, temperatures and positions for printing.
  • Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
  • Prepared machines for printing and operated one-and two-color printing presses, platemakers, hydraulic paper cutters and digital printers and copiers.
  • Verified ink specifications, inked presses, changed ink and adjusted ink flow.
  • Performed and delivered printing projects on time and to a high standard. .
  • Kept records of materials used and time needed for projects.
  • Removed printed products from printing machines manually or via hand trucks or power lifts and transitioned material to drying areas.
  • Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration.
  • Jogged and stacked paper, delivering blank or partially printed stock to equipment.
  • Monitored team progress to complete projects within deadlines, including large print jobs and rush orders.
  • Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
  • Posted and adhered hazardous material handling and hearing and eye standards.
  • Examined and produced specific job orders.
  • Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
  • Loaded printing press with paper and modified margins to comply with paper size requirements.
  • Used hand tools to make small repairs and regularly clean printing presses.
  • Inspected random paper samples during print runs to confirm accurate ink and paper type.
  • Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.

Education

Diploma - Printing Apprenticeship

Bolton Street College
Dublin, Ireland
06-2001

Skills

  • Deadline Management
  • Workflow Management
  • Technical knowledge
  • Computer Skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Efficiency Improvement
  • Skilled at printing operation
  • Safety protocol
  • Organization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Work

Certification

  • Driver License

Affiliations

  • Football
  • Gym
  • Running

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Printing Machine Operator

Colorman
06.2010 - Current

Printing Machine Operator

Brunswick Press
02.2004 - 12.2009

Printing Machine Operator

Hudson Killeen
01.2003 - 01.2004

Printing Machine Operator

Wood Print Craft
04.1999 - 08.2003

Printing Machine Operator

Computer Print
05.1996 - 11.1999

Diploma - Printing Apprenticeship

Bolton Street College

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