Mark Butler
Great Sutton,Cheshire
Summary
Lithographic web offset secure printer with 37 years of experience in producing cheques, secure UK Government documents, NHS Ireland prescriptions and ballot papers for various regions including the UK/ Ireland and Africa. Expertise in managing complex printed documents with a strong track record of meeting tight deadlines. Skilled in pre-press and mechanical operations, fostering creativity in press setups. Proven ability to deliver quality results as a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, demonstrated through press demonstrations for global clients.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lithographic printer
Paragon Communications
Runcorn, Halton
1997.11 - Current
- Experienced press operator of 30 years including set up, running and maintaining of 6 colour web printing press, applications of press include reel to reel, reel to sheet and reel to fold.
- Skilled and experienced to make decisions without management or account executives on site. Conducted rigorous quality checks ensuring quality standards are met pre and post printing.
- Skilled and experienced at troubleshooting to maintain and repair press including damper systems, drive shafts, gears and in-line gearboxes.
- Coordinated with Origination Department, ensuring perfect quality on press every time.
- Daily use of all security printing features including split duct printing processes, hidden copy voids, all printed on specialist papers.
- Daily use of specialist inks including invisible UV, solvent sensitive, fugitive inks, thermochromic and MICR magnetic inks. All inks are UV cured.
- Entrusted to train new press operators to run press on three shift system.
Apprentice Lithographic Printer/Printer
PACE Continuous LTD
Bromborough, Wirral
1989.07 - 1996.11
- Served 4 year Web Offset Printing apprenticeship and gained City & Guilds 524 machine printing certificate.
- Promoted to Press Operator following apprenticeship.
Youth Training Scheme
RAF Sealand
Sealand, North Wales
1988.08 - 1989.06
- Basic Engineering and electrical skills in squadrons and workshops with Airman and Craftsman.
- Non Destructive Testing (NDT) for stress cracks on helicopter missile launches.
Education
City & Guilds 524 Machine Printing Certificate - Faculty of Art & Design
Liverpool City College
Liverpool 1990.09 - 1992.06
Skills
- Print lead on press
- Safety compliance adherence
- Deadline driven efficiency
- Skilled communicator for press customer demonstrations
- Print troubleshooting mechanical and consumables
- Quality control expertise
- Computer to plate systems understanding (CTP) and use
- Proof read pre press
- Pantone matching system used daily
- Split duct printing
- UV curing process
- Prepress operations understanding
- Material sourcing
- Mechanical press maintenance strategy
- Web tinting
Affiliations
- Running. I have completed 13 half marathons and a metric marathon. I am passionate about weight training, circuit training, indoor rowing and all round fitness using my home gym. I love gardening, long walks with my Cocker Spaniel and family time is very important to me.
Timeline
Lithographic printer
Paragon Communications
1997.11 - Current
City & Guilds 524 Machine Printing Certificate - Faculty of Art & Design
Liverpool City College
1990.09 - 1992.06
Apprentice Lithographic Printer/Printer
PACE Continuous LTD
1989.07 - 1996.11
Youth Training Scheme
RAF Sealand
1988.08 - 1989.06