Brendan Witten
Masterton,WGN
Summary
Printer Finisher with 32 years of extensive experience in the use of a wide range of book binding and finishing machinery and trained to do maintenance on a range of equipment to ensure it runs safely, and with a sound ability to execute programming of machines.
Dedicated team player who is excellent in identifying potential issues and fixing them before they become a problem
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Worker/Labourer
Hansells Masterton LTD
12.2023 - Current
- Loading process machinery
- Packing products in cartons according to required specification
- Stacking products on pallets and wrapping pallets for dispatch
- Conducting quality checks throughout the production process
- Complete all documentation thoroughly and accurately
- Maintain a clean and tidy work place
Print Finisher
Webstar
03.2005 - 10.2023
- Ensuring tasks meet job specifications prior to commencing and finishing work
- Leading the team on the required shifts to ensure all tasks are performed safely
- Operating bindery equipment according to job specification and run speeds
- Ensuring the product is completed to a standard level before presenting to dispatch
- Completing relevant documentation thoroughly and accurately
- Providing training and support to Bindery staff, including continuous training plans for operators to maximize performance
- Conducting maintenance and effective performance of equipment according to policy
- Maintaining a clean and efficient workspace
- Ensuring all Quality Control processes are adhered to
- Understanding and comply with all company health and safety policies and procedures
- Liaising and assisting other departments and staff as required
Print Finisher
National Magazine Printers
02.2000 - 03.2005
- Operating binding machinery
- Performing Cutting operations
- Executing laminating processes
- Conducting quality checks
- Maintaining printing and binding machinery
- Organising and managing inventory
- Collating print materials
- Applying special finishes
- Assembling print products
- Packaging final products
Print Finisher
CTP Book Printers
01.1999 - 02.2000
- Setting up various machines, loading the printed pages and adjusting the controls
- Monitoring the machines as they fold, trim, collate the pages and bind them with staples, stitching or glue
- Stopping the machine if a problem arises and dealing with the problems.
- Unloading and stacking the books ready for distribution
- Conducting maintenance and effective performance of equipment according to policy and adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures
Education
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Skills
- Forklift Certificate - 2023
- First Aid Certificate - 2023
- Certified Trade Training Instructor
- Machinery Operations
- Equipment Maintenance
- Material handling
- Computer literacy
Training & Qualifications
Skills
- Precision Measuring
- Print process understanding
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Innovation and Improvement
- Training Staff
Timeline
Process Worker/Labourer
Hansells Masterton LTD
12.2023 - Current
Print Finisher
Webstar
03.2005 - 10.2023
Print Finisher
National Magazine Printers
02.2000 - 03.2005
Print Finisher
CTP Book Printers
01.1999 - 02.2000
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