Dean Kirk
Chesterfield,Derbyshire
Summary
Highly skilled and reliable printing machine operator with over 22 years of experience in high-volume production environments. Proven expertise in operating a wide range of different machinery, including bobst, texo and currently operating a five colour gopfert printing dye cutter. Proficient in troubleshooting technical issues and conducting routine/ impromptu quality control inspections to ensure products meet exact customer specification. Excellent record of optimizing workflows and training junior staff in multiple areas and consistently delivering exceptional results under tight deadlines.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Printing machine operator
Ds smith
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
09.2003 - Current
- Operated various printing machinery to produce high-quality printed materials.
- Trained new operators on machine handling, fostering teamwork and knowledge sharing.
- Improved efficiency by troubleshooting machine malfunctions promptly, minimising downtime.
- Produced high-quality print results for customer satisfaction.
- Maintained a safe work environment with regular equipment checks and safety protocol adherence.
Machine operator
Robinson’s healthcare
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
02.1995 - 09.2003
- Operated machinery efficiently to ensure smooth production flow.
- Followed safety regulations consistently to maintain a safe working environment.
- Tackled minor machine breakdowns swiftly avoiding prolonged disruption in production line flow.
Education
GCSEs -
Tupton Hall Secondary School
Chesterfield, Derbyshire 09/1989 - 06/1994
Skills
- Reliable punctuality
- Press operation efficiency
- Flexographic printing techniques
- Printing machine operation
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Colour matching
- Ink and varnish types
- Production management
- Ink setting adjustments
- forme repairs
- manual handling and lifting
- communication
- teamwork
Certification
Full Uk driving license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Printing machine operator
Ds smith
09.2003 - Current
Machine operator
Robinson’s healthcare
02.1995 - 09.2003
GCSEs -
Tupton Hall Secondary School
09/1989 - 06/1994
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