Open To Work
Paul Rees
Telford,Shropshire
Work Preference
Summary
Print Finishing Professional experienced in quality control and production workflows. Delivered high productivity and efficient task completion through specialized skills in binding, machinery operation, and teamwork. Focused on meeting tight deadlines and maintaining safety standards while ensuring product quality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Print Finisher
Prestige Print
Telford, Staffordshire
12.2024 - 03.2026
- Operated cutting machines to trim printed materials accurately.
- Assisted in binding and finishing processes for various print projects.
- Inspected finished products for quality, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards.
- Maintained clean work area to ensure safety and efficiency during operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflow effectively.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during production activities.
- Prepared samples for client approval before final production runs commenced.
- Recorded details of production output, material usage, waste levels, and machine downtime.
- Operated folding, guillotine, saddle stitching and other finishing equipment to produce high-quality finished products.
- Troubleshot minor mechanical problems with print finishing equipment quickly and efficiently.
- Performed daily maintenance on machines such as oiling and cleaning to ensure smooth operation of the equipment.
- Inspected printed materials for any errors before trimming and binding them.
- Set up paper cutting machinery ensuring that the correct settings were used for each job.
- Worked with customers to determine their desired specifications for printing projects.
- Maintained machines in good working order by cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.
- Analyzed job orders for accuracy and completeness.
- Kept records of materials used and time needed for projects.
- Monitored team progress to complete projects within deadlines, including large print jobs and rush orders.
- Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
- Worked with technicians to resolve equipment breakdowns, ensuring production quality.
- Performed and delivered printing projects on time.
- Read work orders to determine instructions and specifications for machine set-up.
- Completed high-quality work by performing bindery tasks according to job instructions and work orders.
- Inspected finished products, bound and unbound items to identify defects or quality issues.
- Examined stitched, collated and bound product samples for imperfect bindings, ink spots and torn pages.
- Communicated with staff coordinate work, maintain efficiency and achieve production targets.
- Operated bindery equipment and oversaw general functionality, including adjusting guides and rollers, to avoid errors and complete efficient daily work.
Warehouse Worker
Screwfix
Stafford , Staffordshire
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Operated forklifts to safely move heavy materials, ensuring timely operations within the warehouse.
- Assisted in unloading and organizing incoming shipments for efficient storage.
- Assisted in unloading and organizing incoming shipments, enhancing storage efficiency.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service issues.
Print Finishing
creative copy n colour
Stafford , Staffordshire
05.2010 - 08.2020
- Converted print into finished articles using various finishing equipment and machinery while ensuring safe working practices. Operated forklift and conducted daily safety checks. Managed goods in/out and delivered products to customers, liaising with customers and suppliers.
- Staffordshire
- Troubleshot minor mechanical issues with print finishing equipment to minimize downtime and maintain workflow.
- Planned out each step of the finishing process according to the blueprints provided by the client.
- Planned each step of the finishing process according to client blueprints, ensuring adherence to specifications and quality standards.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - reprographic techniques
Shrewsbury college of art and technology
Shrewsbury , Shrewsbury 09.1989 - 06.1991
Skills
- Print Production
- Print production
- Finishing
- Quality Control
- Production Support
- Picking and Packing
- Material Handling
- Printing
Certification
City and Guilds Reprographic Techniques, 06/01/91, Present
Timeline
Print Finisher
Prestige Print
12.2024 - 03.2026
Warehouse Worker
Screwfix
08.2020 - 05.2023
Print Finishing
creative copy n colour
05.2010 - 08.2020
Certificate of Higher Education - reprographic techniques
Shrewsbury college of art and technology
09.1989 - 06.1991