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Charles Hadaway
London,Essex
Summary
Skilled Printer specialising in equipment maintenance, quality control, and custom printing solutions. Operated diverse printing machinery while implementing sustainability practices that enhance production efficiency. Managed client relationships and strategic planning to meet deadlines, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Advanced printing technology knowledge and fostered team collaboration to deliver innovative printmaking solutions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Printer
Park communications
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Conducted regular maintenance and troubleshooting on printing equipment to minimise downtime.
- Maintained clean and organised workstation and equipment.
- Provided paper supply to feeding mechanisms, facilitating smooth printing operations. into feeding mechanisms and aligned papers with input layouts to prevent paper jams.
- Used machines for printing directly without intervening plates, reducing energy consumption and improving sustainability.
- Checked print quality standards against proofs and detected malfunctions by monitoring press.
- Configured, adjusted and monitored printing machine functions for printing graphics and text.
- Implemented health and safety protocols in the print studio, minimising risks associated with printmaking chemicals and equipment.
- Delivered comprehensive reports on project completion, highlighting achievements and areas for future development.
- Altered and updated customer designs using Adobe programmes and [Software].
- Kept up-to-date on prior and current art and printmaking trends by attending artist exhibitions, shows and galleries.
- Implemented stringent quality control measures to maintain high standards of printed materials.
- Resolved technical issues swiftly, reducing impact on production timelines and customer satisfaction.
- Employed laser or inkjet technology to print individual pages without lengthy or labour-intensive technical steps.
- Generated various printed products using different printing presses and in-line finishing systems for businesses and individual clients.
- Calibrated electronic instruments to remove errors in print quality or repurpose machines for other functions.
- Adjusted printer settings to accommodate various paper sizes and layouts per customer specifications. to accommodate different paper sizes, layouts and other specifications by customers.
- Assisted colleagues with troubleshooting printer issues.
- Kept printing machines in excellent and efficient working order by conducting regular maintenance and repairs.
- Monitored inventory levels of ink, paper, and other supplies, placing orders to ensure stock availability.
- Skilfully prioritised and scheduled printing work orders based on order size and deadlines.
- Carried out all daily printing operations in line with company H&S.
- Facilitated the recycling of paper waste and the use of eco-friendly inks to promote sustainability.
- Cleaned spilled ink and dust from machines to maintain optimal working conditions and prevent contamination, dust and other waste materials by dusting and cleaning machines.
- Adjusted colours, formats, and layouts to meet specific client requirements and standards.
- Met with clients and offered technical advice on printer capacity and limitations.
- Provided technical advice and support to clients and staff on printing techniques and materials.
- Printed using large-scale machines to produce high-volume prints for enterprises and big clients.
- Developed unique and innovative printmaking pieces showcased in local galleries, highlighting artistic vision. displayed in various local galleries.
- Worked with lead artists to create all necessary base materials to fulfil technical and visual requirements.
- Adhered to health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
- Successfully troubleshot printing machine issues to effectively deliver on deadlines.
- Produced over [Number] high-quality printed designs, including posters and labels, while adhering to customer specifications; posters, labels and iron-on transfers in line with customer specifications.
- Improved studio material creation pipelines by exploring new techniques and technologies.
- Transferred digital text and graphical content to different devices or machines for printing.
- Thoroughly inspected design quality before printing, ensuring designs were perfectly aligned and fault-free.
- Transposed custom designs onto client-designated surfaces within set timeframes per contractual agreements.
- Monitored advancements in printing technology to enhance operational efficiency and product quality. of advancements in printing technology to enhance efficiency and product quality.
- Advised clients of technical aspects of production to clarify printing limitations and keep expectations within reasonable limits.
- Worked with teams to deliver fresh and innovative visuals by conducting regular reviews and providing feedback before printing start dates.
- Utilised organisational software to manipulate customer files to facilitate simple printing.
- Customised printing services to cater to unique business needs, reinforcing client loyalty.
- Trained new staff on the operation of printing machinery and the execution of printing processes.
- Conducted workshops and demonstrations on various printmaking processes, fostering community engagement.
- Operated a range of printing machinery, including digital, offset, and screen printers, with precision.
- Made use of computerised and digital printing processes alongside traditional craft-based methods to create images for printing.
- Recorded detailed printmaking processes to create a comprehensive portfolio for client presentations. and completed works, creating a comprehensive portfolio for client presentations.
- Inspected supplied stock and reported defective manufacturing materials to suppliers to obtain refunds or replacements.
- Employed woodcutting, etching, engraving, lithography and screenprinting to print customised designs onto various materials per customer directives.
- Printed complex designs on various fabric and wallpaper materials.
- Skilfully operated and controlled [Number] printing machines at once, promptly stopping machines and tending to malfunctions when required.
- Operated a wide range of printing machines without difficulty, including print presses.
- Controlled paper and ink supply during print runs, guaranteeing adequate supply for printing tasks.
- Prepared job bags, printing plates and artwork prints for litho printing.
- Applied diverse printing techniques in reducing printing costs, decreasing raw material waste and producing high-quality volume output.
- Serviced and repaired machines, replacing faulty, damaged or worn parts with new components to restore functionality.
- Utilised offset lithographic printing presses to prepare plates, blankets and impression cylinders.
- Researched historical and contemporary printmaking methods to inform and innovate own practice.
Education
GCSEs -
Chingford
London, ENG01-1994
Skills
- Printing technology
- Quality control
- Custom printing
- Equipment maintenance
- Production optimisation
- Sustainability practices
- Safety compliance
- Workflow coordination
- Production scheduling
- Technical liaison
- Client management
- Client engagement
- Project coordination
- Deadline management
- Team collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Process documentation
- Communication skills
- Health and safety awareness
- Customer focused
Certification
- C grades in maths science and english
Interests
Timeline
Printer
Park communications
03.2025 - 05.2026
GCSEs -
Chingford