A Printing Assistant performs a variety of tasks in operating printing presses and bindery equipment and manually finished printed books. Duties commonly seen on the Printing Assistant Resume include the following – assisting printers in mixing ink and solvents to specifications, monitoring ink quality and paper supply while running prints; assisting with setting up printing jobs; cleaning printers and machines, ensuring printing, paper, and ink and binding quality of prints; providing basic maintenance of printing and binding machines and oil machines to ensure functioning; using machines and attaching bind printed works; and using specialized tools and equipment to finish printed products.
The nature of the job demands the following skills – technical abilities, time management skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills. The Printing Assistants are also expected to possess prior printing experience and attention to safety. Most candidates hold a high school diploma and prior work experience.
Summary : To secure a Printing Assistant position in which can utilize my knowledge and capabilities gained through my diverse service-oriented background.
Skills : Customer Service, Performing Hand Binding and Finishing Operations.
Description :
Able to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
Able to provide careful attention to detail and error-free and neat work.
Interested in and willing to learn graphic arts skills.
Able to learn assigned tasks readily.
Aided printers with sheet-fed printing machine change-over, proper ink preparation, and finished sheet inspection of specialized sheet-fed printers.
Maintained a high level of cleanliness in a cleanroom environment, resulting in minimal scrap.
Coordinated information with other shift operations.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Printing Assistant Resume
Headline : As a Printing Assistant, responsible for assisting with fulfilling the daily print needs for offices and departments on campus, with the heaviest volume of printing during the fall and spring terms for course reading packets.
Skills : Adobe Photoshop, Machine Operation.
Description :
Received print orders, and worked closely with USACE Printing Liaison to ensure compliance with USACE legal requirement and DAPS printing policies.
Verified work orders completion and accuracy to ensure quality reproduction that meets customer deadlines.
Packaged, labeled, and prepared non-local print orders for mailing and ship to customers, according to print order request.
Conducted a printing review meeting with Printing Liaison as needed.
Provided print cost estimate and work for hand-on with Printing Liaison to rectify and resolved printing complaints and deficiencies to a satisfactory resolution.
Observed all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
Controlled waste spoilage and printing errors.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Printing Assistant Resume
Objective : As a Printing Assistant with 2+ years of experience in coordinating & assembling large volume mailings in support of all campus offices, primarily the Alumni Relations & Development departments for campaigns and other event mailings.
Performed various duties such as print deliveries, ordered paper and supplies and worked with clients.
Finished printing jobs by binding, folding, and padding according to client specifications.
Checked color, loaded press with a specific type, size, and color of paper stock, clean Bids, Ink reservoirs, wipe and clean press parts, and cylinders.
Checked for registration; make the choice of best print modes to run in according to colors/speed needs.
Exercised proper care in the use of tools, equipment, and materials.
Detected and reported faulty equipment, defective material, improper operations, and unusual conditions to supervision, follow up with re-pairing equipment, and using phone support as needed.
Summary : Seeking a Printing Assistant position with an outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team that will fully utilize management skills.
Skills : Phone Calls, Print Shop, Silk Screen.
Description :
Verified job orders with materials on hand Feed paper through press cylinders and adjusted equipment controls Cut materials to specified dimensions.
Ensured materials were on hand per job orders Accomplishments Accomplishing a position I had never done and learned this position and excelled at it.
Required assisting all jobs on the plant floor.
Followed all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
Maintained shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards.
Changed Databases, Blankets, impression paper, PIP, stock and perform the first transfer and color calibration, daily.
Executed and assisted with printing techniques including lithography, intaglio, relief, and monoprint.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Diploma
Printing Assistant Resume
Objective : Printing Assistant is responsible for the printing of documents and forms. This includes everything from letterhead, business cards, and envelopes to more advanced printing such as brochures, catalogs, and maps.
Trimmed the extra strings off of hats and shirts at the shop.
Assisted master printers and artists in the production of fine artworks.
Responded to the unique demands, schedules, and tasks of individual artists.
Printed and analyzed print jobs using color and black and white copiers.
Worked with various types of chemicals to clean inks off-screen.
Assumed active role in overall plant and facilities-related work.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Printing Assistant Resume
Headline : Over 2 years of Printing Assistant experience on a multicolor press on corrugated sheets. Able to assist in all production activities associated with running machines, setup, operation, cleanup & recommending improvements to operations, meeting production goals.
Skills : Print Runs, Press Plates, Hand Tools.
Description :
Examined job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions.
Verified that paper and ink meet the specifications for a given job.
Cleaned ink fountains, plates, or printing unit cylinders when press runs are completed.
Maintained a clean and safe working environment.
Managed print requests via in-person and email; the Documented number of pages, color or black and white; Set printers to print both sides; Type of binding or stapling.
Managed print log of all print jobs; Documented department, documents to be printed, date, initials, and payment.
Recognized machine problems and communicated with the operator and maintenance department when necessary.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Printing Assistant Resume
Summary : A detailed-orientated Printing Assistant professional with the ability to successfully manage full lifecycles of clients. Highly organized with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, problem-solving, thrives under pressure, effective printing skills, is an enthusiastic and dedicated employee with uncompromised integrity, strong work ethic.
Skills : Powerpoint, Front Desk, Production Process.
Description :
Swept the prep department's floors until I finally got in the door.
Trained in all the aspects of printing at the time.
Ran the film composing room and maintained the film and plate processors.
Ensured printers worked properly.
Cleared the printers of any jammed paper, refilled paper and staples, replaced ink cartridges.
Assisted the Operator in changing industrial-size rolls of paper inside printing machinery.
Worked as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BA In Printing
Printing Assistant Resume
Summary : Hardworking, organized, Printing Assistant professional with a proven background delivering sensible printing on time and under budget while working as a team member or team leader. Exceptional management and problem-solving skills. Expert communicator and excellent printing, fluent in business requirements.
Skills : Pagemaker, Print Production, Special Projects.
Description :
Checked work areas to verify that printed sheets, blanks from each load were accounted.
Circulated creative folders and obtained sign-offs to maintain efficient production flow.
Jogged and stacked paper by delivering blank or partially printed stock to equipment.
Managed paper, ink, and printing supply inventories.
Processed printing requests in a timely manner Using necessary printing and finishing equipment (e.g. cutter, folder, punch, laminator, padding rack).
Processed all bindery needs including but not limited to; cutting, padding, drilling, comb binding, folding, and scoring.
Maintained equipment to assure that it functions properly and advises coordinator or any issues.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Printing Assistant Resume
Summary : Motivated and highly productive Printing Assistant professional with a printing background. Detail-oriented with strong skills in multi-tasking and efficient management of day-to-day office operations. Adept at building and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and clients through outstanding interpersonal skills.
Skills : MS Office, Posters, Screen Print.
Description :
Performed quality control on finished jobs to ensure delivered product meets standards and customer expectations.
Performed inventory cycle counts on stocked forms and reconciles with Materials Management through their Information System.
Put away stock items, ensuring the rotation of new products.
Delivered, finished product to the appropriate location.
Organized and maintained hard copy and computer files, and master copies relative to printing activities.
Worked well as a team or individually with minimal direction.
Mixed ink and took viscosity to maintain the required colors.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Printing Assistant Resume
Objective : Printing Assistant with 2+ years of experience in Promoting the efficient operations of Printing Services by processing internal printing requests. Assist the organization in cost containment measures through the support of the Printing Services Coordinator and Graphic Designer in the day-to-day activities of Printing Services.
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