Candidate of the week - Pre-Press Operator/Printer

31 March 2009

Personal Statement   
I am a highly- motivated and ambitious individual, enthusiastically seeking employment in the Print industry.  I have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and am committed to expanding on my print experience and training.  With my excellent communication skills and confident and friendly personality, interacting with both colleagues and clients is second nature.


Education        
Western Sydney TAFE

  • Certificate II in Graphic Arts and Print Production,  2006 - 2007
  • Certificate II in Animal Care and Management, 2006

Colo High School - Higher School Certificate; 2006 – 2007


Employment Summary  

Pure Colours Digital Imaging - Print Assistant, 2006 – 2008
As a Print Assistant at Colours, my main role was to clean and prepare the press and the ink, as well as finishing and packing the completed product. In particular, my duties included;

  • Maintaining the printing press, freeing up jams and blockages

  • Using the press table to mix ink

  • Loading feed and ensuring machines were always stocked

  • Cleaning the press hall

  • Packaging finished products

  • Loading and unloading stock

  • Manual handling 


Rural Press - Print Trainee, 2006 – 2008
As a Trainee at Rural Press I was responsible for working on the pre-process production, as well as print production.  This role also involved completion of Certificate II at TAFE, which provided me with an excellent foundation knowledge of the print industry.

Some of my duties in Pre- press included:

  • Stacking, checking and marking off plates

  • Providing prompt service to internal customers

  • Cleaning and maintaining the machines

  • Filling the machines with plates

  • Fixing the machines in the event of an error

  • Housekeeping and abiding by high OH&S standards

Some of my duties on the Press included:

  • Cleaning the press

  • Taking plates off the press

  • Cleaning turbo’s

  • Checking jobs (checking densities with densitometer)

  • Cleaning up the quiet room

  • Cleaning the press hall (mopping up spills, cleaning up reel breaks, getting rid of old plates)          


Salvation Army, Volunteer 2002 – 2006
Participated in the Red Shield Appeal for 4 years, which involved door-to-door fundraising


Skills and Abilities     

  • Good communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)   
  • Well-organised with excellent time management skills
  • Strong team working skills
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Natural Aptitude with computers
  • Fast learner
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Thorough with excellent attention to detail


Software Experience
Indesign, Illustrator, Quark Xpress, Photoshop, Acrobat


References available upon request

email.  sean.griffin@pacific.net.au