Andrew Pitts
Swindon,Wiltshire
Summary
Experienced print production operator with expertise in using a digital press and large format printing. Demonstrates proficiency in adapting to new technologies and multitasking, ensuring efficient and high-quality production.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Large format digital printer
Acorn Press
Swindon, Wiltshire
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Operated a Ricoh large format flatbed printer and a HP latex roll fed printer.
- Adjusted printer settings for optimal results based on project specifications including primer and white ink printing.
- Adjusted and monitored functions of printing machines.
- Edited artwork according to design specifications and set up for operation on a Veloblade digital cutting machine.
- Set up and operated 2 Konica SRA3 printers.
- Finished printed products by hand or machine to meet requirements.
- Operated a Guillotine, Duplo Stitch line booklet maker, Folder, Creaser and Laminator to get finished results.
- Packed and labeled jobs ready for dispatch.
- Ordered stock for all areas of the department for whatever jobs were coming in plus scheduled Engineer visits for any problems with machinery.
- I also hold a fork lift license.
Pre press operator
RHL Print
Swindon, Wiltshire
01.2012 - 02.2022
- Started in the Bindery finishing printed jobs from the press.
- Moved to pre press and Proofed jobs back to clients before production, then imposed jobs and made printing plates.
- Operated 2 Xerox SRA3 printers and a HP large format roll and sheet fed printer.
- Set up and used a Summa digital cutter for finishing large format jobs.
Bindery assistant
Tekprint
Swindon, Wiltshire
06.2005 - 12.2007
- Assisted in the bindery on various machines
- Helped on press Loading paper and plates
Delivery supervisor
Batleys Cash & Carry
Swindon, Wiltshire
07.2002 - 06.2004
- Picked and packed orders for shops in and around Swindon
Education
GNVQ - Business Studies
Swindon College Regent Circus
Swindon 09.1998 - 06.2000
GCSEs - Various
Bradon Forest School
PurtonSkills
- Print production management
- Using a Digital Press
- Large format printing
- Adapting to new technologies
- Multitasking proficiency
- Large and wide format techniques
Timeline
Large format digital printer
Acorn Press
04.2022 - 01.2025
Pre press operator
RHL Print
01.2012 - 02.2022
Bindery assistant
Tekprint
06.2005 - 12.2007
Delivery supervisor
Batleys Cash & Carry
07.2002 - 06.2004
GNVQ - Business Studies
Swindon College Regent Circus
09.1998 - 06.2000
GCSEs - Various
Bradon Forest School
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