Shane Stothart
Napier,Hawkes Bay
Summary
Offset Printer, trade certificate, 31 years experience running Heidelberg A1,A2 and A3 presses. Currently operating flexographic 4, 6 and 8 colour presses for the last five years. Also Wet Laminator operator (flexible packaging) Forklift F Endorsement and Operator's Certificate. Mechanical aptitude. Team Player. Honest and Reliable , Physically fit.
Skilled Printing Operator with experience in operating and maintaining press equipment to ensure top-quality print production. Understands nuances of color matching, machinery calibration, and preventive maintenance. Demonstrates solid problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and commitment to safety protocols. Past roles have led to improved efficiency in print operations and heightened quality control standards.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Printing Operator (Flexographic) / laminator operator
Printstock Products
03.2021 - Current
- Flexographic printer/laminator operator producing high quality food grade flexible packaging
- (5 years 8 months)
- Operated printing press equipment for Printstock Products production runs.
- Loaded paper stock, ink, and materials for print jobs.
- Checked print quality, color, and alignment during press operation.
Offset Printing Machine Operator
Bredner Print
Onekawa , Napier
03.2000 - 03.2021
- Machine Operator (Heidelberg CD 74 5col +coater)
- Preventive servicing and maintenance
- Achieved Pride in Print gold medal for excellence in offset printing quality
Stevedoring
Hawkes bay Stevedoring Services
Ahuriri , Napier
03.1999 - 03.2000
- Handled cargo shipments efficiently, Operated forklift for material transport, Learned crane operation techniques under supervision
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Offset Printing Machine Operator
Surfers Inkspot
Queensland , Australia
11.1997 - 11.1998
- Heidelberg SM 74 5-col operator
- Adjusted press settings for paper stock, ink flow, and image alignment
- Loaded paper, plates, and supplies into printing equipment
Offset Printing Machine Operator
Brebner Print
Onekawa , Napier
08.1987 - 08.1997
Completed apprenticeship in printing sheet fed, gaining hands-on experience in machine operation and print production.
Earned trade certificate in printing sheet fed, demonstrating expertise in the field.
Heidelberg CD 102 5-col operator
Education
Trade Certificate Printing Sheet Fed -
NZQA
Napier 10.1988 - 10.1992
Certificate Of Apprenticeship - Printing Sheet Fed
Hawkes Bay Apprenticeship Committee
Onekawa , Napier 10.1987 - 10.1991
Napier Boys High School
Napier south , Napier Skills
- Flexographic printing
- Laminator operation
- Offset press operator
- Color matching
- Preventive maintenance and repairs
- Quality assurance
- Forklift operator
Personal Information
Title: Printing Operator (Flexographic) / laminator operator
Timeline
Printing Operator (Flexographic) / laminator operator
Printstock Products
03.2021 - Current
Offset Printing Machine Operator
Bredner Print
03.2000 - 03.2021
Stevedoring
Hawkes bay Stevedoring Services
03.1999 - 03.2000
Offset Printing Machine Operator
Surfers Inkspot
11.1997 - 11.1998
Trade Certificate Printing Sheet Fed -
NZQA
10.1988 - 10.1992
Certificate Of Apprenticeship - Printing Sheet Fed
Hawkes Bay Apprenticeship Committee
10.1987 - 10.1991
Offset Printing Machine Operator
Brebner Print
08.1987 - 08.1997
Napier Boys High School