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Michael Dudzinski

Dyer

Summary

Dynamic Lead Press Operator with a proven track record at Mittera Chicago, excelling in team leadership and project coordination. Enhanced press performance through innovative procedures, achieving significant efficiency gains. Skilled in ink mixing and quality control, fostering collaboration and driving sustainability initiatives in print production.

Professional press operator with focus on achieving high-quality results and maintaining safety standards. Known for effectively managing press operations and ensuring seamless production flow. Strong team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and skilled in troubleshooting and machinery maintenance.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Press Operator

Mittera Chicago
01.1997 - 08.2025
  • Trained new hires on company policies, safety procedures, and operation of various press machinery, ensuring smooth integration into the team.
  • Continuously updated knowledge on industry trends and advancements in printing technology to remain competitive in the field.
  • Contributed to the development of new procedures for optimizing press performance, leading to increased efficiency across the department.
  • Collaborated with management on implementing cost-saving measures, reducing overall expenses while maintaining product quality standards.
  • Implemented procedures that reduce operation costs, improve quality, productivity and increase profitability
  • Print on UV plastic translights.
  • Worked with Heidelberg Speed Masters 40 inch with UV coater.
  • • Coordinated and plan new equipment installation, including supervise the complete install, lead and
  • manage new equipment print testing, and give final approval.
  • Responsible for all printing equipment, including the maintenance, repair, safety, inspection of potential problems, and keeping a parts inventory.
    • Assisted the 1st pressman in the operation of a sheetfed press, including confirming job, layout, color sequence, make register moves, fit moves, changing the press into perfecting, maintain ink levels, and throwing loads.
  • Worked on a large format Toro UHS press 60x120
  • Directly participated in the development, introduction, and implementation of the ISO 9001 Certification program for the pressroom.
  • Assisted the 1st pressman in the operation of a sheetfed press, including confirming job, layout, color sequence, make register moves, fit moves, changing the press into perfecting, maintain ink levels, and throwing loads.
  • Directly assisted the press crews in day-to-day operations, feeding multiple press, throwing loads, mixing chemicals, filling supplies, mixing ink, and troubleshooting color matching.

Second Pressman/ Feeder

Fort Dearborn Press
03.1992 - 01.1997
  • Played a pivotal role in achieving company sustainability goals by properly disposing of hazardous materials according to established guidelines.
  • Contributed to successful print runs by efficiently preparing ink fountains and loading paper onto the press.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively coordinating with scheduling department to prioritize jobs based on deadlines and resources available.
  • Fostering teamwork among colleagues through active participation in group meetings, sharing best practices, and providing constructive feedback.
  • Worked on a 70 inch Mitsubishi conventional press.
  • Worked on a 40 inch Mitsubishi UV and conventional press with Aquaious coater.
  • Worked on 40 inch pigiback Miele feeder
  • Promoted from Feeder to Second Pressman
  • Directly assisted the press crews in day-to-day operations, feeding multiple press, throwing loads, mixing chemicals, filling supplies, mixing ink, and troubleshooting color matching.

Education

No Degree - Graphic Design

Triton College
River Grove, IL

High School Diploma -

T F North
Calumet City, IL
06-1986

Skills

  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Project coordination expertise
  • Ink mixing and matching
  • Quality control inspection

Timeline

Lead Press Operator

Mittera Chicago
01.1997 - 08.2025

Second Pressman/ Feeder

Fort Dearborn Press
03.1992 - 01.1997

No Degree - Graphic Design

Triton College

High School Diploma -

T F North

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