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John Thomas
8*** N. Western Ave.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
SUMMARY
Production and Team Leader experience. Known for being reliable and willing to take on challenging new assignments. Performed various machine operations on saddle and side stitchers, drills, cutters, Pitney Bowes 8000 etc. Quite computer literate - PC. I have stayed in this line of work because I have an inquisitive mechanical nature. Working on bindery equipment is like playing with giant but expensive Lego® sets.
Ability to accomplish the following:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
President of photo-shirts,com
2003 - Present
International Label & Printing:
2016 - 2022
Aldi store sign kit organizer.
Responsible for creating signage kits for 800 Aldi stores across the U.S.
CCH Chicago, IL 1974 – 1994 & 2005 - 2014
Machine Operator
Independently run all equipment.
· Organized and scheduled the jobs
· Maintained the machines and minimized downtime.
· Lead trainer of others to achieve quicker set-ups.
· Led the project to rebuild the stitcher unit on the Muller Martini.
· Move all materials needed for operation.
· Knowledge of 5S Standards
· Maintain very good safety record
· Muller Martini Panda Perfect Binder
· Muller Martini Sideline stitcher
· McCain 1500 Saddle Stitcher and the 2000
· Wohlenburg 3-Knife
· Sabre 45” cutter
Printers of graphic communications products,
Shipping and Receiving Assistant Manager
· Handled all incoming and out going shipments.
· Organized and maintained warehouse.
Hershey Systems 1995 – 1996, 1999 - 2002
Chicago, IL
· Small shop where I would accomplish the whole calendar making process, from burning the plates to final cut of the finished product.
· Primary duties included running the Rosback stitcher and Challenge 30” Cutter.
· Accomplished getting the entire line to work as one
instead of the 3 processes individually.
· Thomson 38" x 54" Platen Die Cutting Press
· McCain 2000 with Rema Stacker
Owner and founder of Photo Shirts / Custom printed t-shirts