Alvaro Cardona Jr
Streamwood
Summary
Focused Press Operator delivers consistent and professional work for every assignment. Offers 20+ years of experience in the digital printing industry and top-notch abilities in print production and maintenance. Certified HP Indigo Digital Press Operator and Shared Maintenance - Level II and III, HP Indigo WS6800 and 6900 series, Xerox IGen, OCE 4-color, BizHub Press, Rolland, and EFI large format machine..
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Press Operator
Schiele Group
Elk Grove Village
08.2024 - Current
- Operated digital press equipment to produce high-quality printed materials.
- Adjusted and maintained digital presses, including calibrating and troubleshooting hardware.
- Maintained equipment and performed routine inspections for optimal performance.
- Operated digital presses at maximum speed for large volume runs without compromising quality standards.
<ul> <li>Adjusted print runs according to random sample analysis, ensuring optimal ink coverage and alignment.</li> <li>Supervised automated press operations, resolving alert messages for malfunctions and errors.</li> <li>Maintained machinery through regular cleaning, lubrication, and performing basic repairs.</li> <li>Configured each job to meet order specifications, including press plate changes and ink mixing.</li> </ul>
Multi-Color Corporation
Elk Grove Village
05.2020 - 08.2024
- Adjusted print runs according to random sample analysis, ensuring optimal ink coverage and alignment.
- Supervised automated press operations, resolving alert messages for malfunctions and errors.
- Maintained machinery through regular cleaning, lubrication, and performing basic repairs.
- Configured each job to meet order specifications, including press plate changes and ink mixing.
<ul><li>Operate machine(s) independently for all types of jobs.</li><li>Meets productivity standards and on time performance requirements in a team environment.</li><li>Troubleshoot equipmen.</li><li>Consistently achieve expected throughput/efficiency.</li></ul>
Vision
Bolingbrook
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Operate machine(s) independently for all types of jobs.
- Meets productivity standards and on time performance requirements in a team environment.
- Troubleshoot equipmen.
- Consistently achieve expected throughput/efficiency.
<ul><li>Set-up and operate the HP digital press.</li><li>Prepare for preflight, color adjustments and manufacture of all digitally printed products.</li></ul>
Fort Dearborn Company
Elk Grove Village
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Set-up and operate the HP digital press.
- Prepare for preflight, color adjustments and manufacture of all digitally printed products.
<ul><li>Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the HP Indigo digital presses, ensuring optimal performance and quality at all times.</li><li>Follow strict quality control measures and pay close attention to detail.</li><li>Lift and load paper stock into machines and remove printed product from machine.</li><li>Collaborate with production team to meet deadlines and maintain a steady workflow.</li><li>HP Indigo digital press certified- Operator and Maintenance Levels II & III.</li></ul>
Lingraph Packaging Services Co.
Glendale Heights
10.2006 - 11.2018
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the HP Indigo digital presses, ensuring optimal performance and quality at all times.
- Follow strict quality control measures and pay close attention to detail.
- Lift and load paper stock into machines and remove printed product from machine.
- Collaborate with production team to meet deadlines and maintain a steady workflow.
- HP Indigo digital press certified- Operator and Maintenance Levels II & III.
Education
High School -
Franklin Park, IL
Franklin Park, ILSkills
- Xerox IGen
- Rolland & EFI Pro 30f
- OCE 4-color
- Xerox IGen
- Rolland & EFI Pro 30f
- OCE 4-color
Certification
- Operator level 2
- Shared maintenance level 3 on series 2 and 3 sheet feed.
Timeline
Digital Press Operator
Schiele Group
08.2024 - Current
<ul> <li>Adjusted print runs according to random sample analysis, ensuring optimal ink coverage and alignment.</li> <li>Supervised automated press operations, resolving alert messages for malfunctions and errors.</li> <li>Maintained machinery through regular cleaning, lubrication, and performing basic repairs.</li> <li>Configured each job to meet order specifications, including press plate changes and ink mixing.</li> </ul>
Multi-Color Corporation
05.2020 - 08.2024
<ul><li>Operate machine(s) independently for all types of jobs.</li><li>Meets productivity standards and on time performance requirements in a team environment.</li><li>Troubleshoot equipmen.</li><li>Consistently achieve expected throughput/efficiency.</li></ul>
Vision
09.2019 - 05.2020
<ul><li>Set-up and operate the HP digital press.</li><li>Prepare for preflight, color adjustments and manufacture of all digitally printed products.</li></ul>
Fort Dearborn Company
03.2019 - 09.2019
<ul><li>Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the HP Indigo digital presses, ensuring optimal performance and quality at all times.</li><li>Follow strict quality control measures and pay close attention to detail.</li><li>Lift and load paper stock into machines and remove printed product from machine.</li><li>Collaborate with production team to meet deadlines and maintain a steady workflow.</li><li>HP Indigo digital press certified- Operator and Maintenance Levels II & III.</li></ul>
Lingraph Packaging Services Co.
10.2006 - 11.2018
High School -
Franklin Park, IL