Curtis Fisher
Balmoral Park, #55 Queen'sway Dive West, Edinburgh Gardens, Chaguanas
Summary
Knowledgeable Silk Screen/Supervisor with over 40 years of experience. Thorough and detailed with proven history delivering accurate work. Knowledgeable with various types of textiles, banners, signage, number plates, and inks. Performs minor equipment repairs and prepares machinery for scheduled print runs.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Kr8tive Ink
Chaguanas
06.2013 - Current
- Managed daily operations of Kr8tive Ink, including printing scheduling.
- Assessed customer needs and provided technical advice on printing services available.
- Schedule printing of sublimation and silk screen printing of a range of items.
Sign Coordinator
BEST PLATE
Wrightson Road, POS
07.1998 - 01.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate printing materials for their projects.
- Adjusted printer settings to accommodate different paper types, sizes, and colors.
- Assisted in the preparation of screens for printing.
- Ensured all orders were completed on time and within budget.
- Operated manual and automatic screen printing presses.
- Performed daily maintenance and cleaning of machines.
- Prepared films, screens and other materials used in production process.
- Troubleshot equipment issues to maintain optimal performance levels.
- Checked quality of printed garments to meet customer specifications.
- Performed spot color matching when needed to match a specific shade or hue.
- Tracked inventory of raw materials used in production process.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with suppliers to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Utilized knowledge of specialty techniques such as waterbase, discharge, foil prints.
- Communicated with clients regarding their order status throughout production process.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while operating machinery.
- Provided training and guidance to new employees on how to use equipment properly.
- Monitored temperature settings during curing process.
- Prepared machines for printing and operated one-and two-color printing presses, platemakers, hydraulic paper cutters and digital printers and copiers.
- Removed printed products from printing machines manually or via hand trucks or power lifts and transitioned material to drying and finishing or storage areas.
- Worked with clients to design custom prints including images and color.
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
- Mixed ink for correct color viscosity and tested mixes for temperature.
- Cleaned equipment and tools after each shift or production run.
- Immersed workpieces into coating materials for specified times, verifying smooth final finishes.
- Mixed ingredients to create specific finishes and achieve desired looks.
- Developed customer relationships to ensure satisfaction with product.
Silk Screen Printer
BRAND IT
Barataria
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Performed silk screening of garments and other materials according to customer specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of production, including number of items printed, colors used, and quantity produced.
- Calibrated machines daily to ensure quality printing results.
- Operated manual presses for small runs or special projects.
- Organized work area to ensure a safe environment for all personnel working in the department.
- Collaborated with other departments such as shipping and receiving and customer service regarding order status updates.
Silk Screen Printer/Supervisor
JES VIBES
Barataria
01.2012 - 02.2016
- Performed silk screening of garments and other materials according to customer specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of production, including number of items printed, colors used, and quantity produced.
- Calibrated machines daily to ensure quality printing results.
- Operated manual presses for small runs or special projects.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with machinery when necessary.
- Developed film positives from customer artwork files for screen exposure process.
- Set up and operated multiple-color automatic presses simultaneously to produce large orders efficiently.
- Organized work area to ensure a safe environment for all personnel working in the department.
- Mixed custom ink colors based on Pantone formulas provided by customers or company standards.
- Ensured that all supplies were stocked at appropriate levels to prevent delays in production schedules.
- Evaluated screen mesh counts, emulsion type, thickness, squeegee hardness, angle selection based on substrate material being printed.
- Examined and inspected products to identify defects and variations.
- Added dyes, water, detergents and chemicals to tanks to dilute or strengthen solutions.
- Conferred with co-workers to gather information about order details, processing plans and problems.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, and training.
- Ensured that all machines were running properly at all times.
- Supervised the activities of subordinate staff in order to optimize productivity and efficiency.
Silk Screen Printer/Supervisor of Operations
3 STAR SPORTSWEAR
Boundary Road, San Juan
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Performed silk screening of garments and other materials according to customer specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of production, including number of items printed, colors used, and quantity produced.
- Calibrated machines daily to ensure quality printing results.
- Operated manual presses for small runs or special projects.
- Cleaned screens between colors and jobs using solvents, water, and pressure washers.
- Inspected finished product for accuracy in color and design placement.
- Assisted with training new employees on the proper use of equipment and safety procedures.
- Adjusted press settings such as speed, temperature, tension. to achieve desired results.
- Developed film positives from customer artwork files for screen exposure process.
- Set up and operated multiple-color automatic presses simultaneously to produce large orders efficiently.
- Repaired defective prints by re-screening or manually touching up with paint pens or airbrushes when needed.
- Mixed custom ink colors based on Pantone formulas provided by customers or company standards.
- Organized work area to ensure a safe environment for all personnel working in the department.
- Evaluated screen mesh counts, emulsion type, thickness, squeegee hardness, angle selection based on substrate material being printed.
- Collaborated with other departments such as shipping and receiving and customer service regarding order status updates.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on machinery components such as bearings, belts, gears.
- Examined and inspected products to identify defects and variations.
- Analyzed test swatches for color accuracy prior to beginning full production runs.
- Added dyes, water, detergents and chemicals to tanks to dilute or strengthen solutions.
- Conferred with co-workers to gather information about order details, processing plans and problems.
- Conducted test runs of machines to proper operation.
- Directed the daily operations of a factory with over 15 employees and ensured adherence to quality standards.
- Monitored production activities to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of work in the factory.
- Ensured safety of personnel by enforcing safety rules in the workplace.
- Conducted employee training sessions related to safety protocols, equipment operation, and other job-related tasks.
Silk Screen Printer
BEST PLATE
Wightson Road, POS
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Performed silk screening of garments, number plates and signage and other materials according to customer specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of production, including number of items printed, colors used, and quantity produced.
- Calibrated machines daily to ensure quality printing results.
- Operated manual presses for small runs or special projects.
- Cleaned screens between colors and jobs using solvents, water, and pressure washers.
- Adjusted press settings such as speed, temperature, tension. to achieve desired results.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with machinery when necessary.
- Processed requests from users for special prints, such as banners or large format prints.
- Configured printer settings including color calibration, resolution, page size., as required by the customer's specifications.
- Examined and produced specific job orders.
- Verified ink specifications, inked presses, changed ink and adjusted ink flow.
- Utilized specialized tools to diagnose complex printing problems quickly.
Silk Screener
A&H
Morvant
09.1984 - 01.2001
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for silk screening.
- Adjusted printing machines to ensure proper alignment, color accuracy, and registration of prints.
- Applied emulsion to screens using a scoop coater.
- Conducted test runs on all jobs to verify accurate color reproduction and registration.
- Cleaned screens with solvents or water after use.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance.
- Kept records of production output and material usage.
- Laid out designs onto screens using film positives and light tables.
- Loaded garments into presses according to specifications provided by customers.
- Operated manual and automatic screen-printing presses in order to transfer images onto substrates such as fabric, metal, paper, plastic..
- Performed minor repairs on silk screening machines when needed.
- Review artwork for print projects utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software programs.
- Printed customer logos on t-shirts using multiple colors and techniques such as simulated process printing, four-color process printing..
- Produced high quality prints through troubleshooting problems that may arise during the production process.
- Read job orders carefully in order to determine requirements for each project including size of graphics, quantity of prints required, substrate type used..
- Routinely cleaned work area at the end of each shift to maintain a safe working environment.
- Set up screens for various types of projects based on customer requests or instructions from supervisors.
- Troubleshot press malfunctions quickly and efficiently.
- Stored completed orders in designated areas until ready for shipment.
- Verified accuracy of printed images against original digital files prior to releasing product.
Education
High School Diploma -
MALICK SECONDARY SCHOOL
MORVANT07-1977
High School Diploma -
MORVANT LAVENTILLE JUNIOR SECONDARY
MORVANT07-1974
Skills
- Color matching expert
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Reliability
- Interpersonal Communication
- Machine Operation
- Deadline Management
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Problem-solving abilities
- Equipment Maintenance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Silk Screen Printer
BRAND IT
03.2016 - 05.2018
CEO
Kr8tive Ink
06.2013 - Current
Silk Screen Printer/Supervisor
JES VIBES
01.2012 - 02.2016
Silk Screen Printer/Supervisor of Operations
3 STAR SPORTSWEAR
01.2001 - 01.2012
Sign Coordinator
BEST PLATE
07.1998 - 01.2024
Silk Screen Printer
BEST PLATE
01.1998 - 01.2001
Silk Screener
A&H
09.1984 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
MALICK SECONDARY SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
MORVANT LAVENTILLE JUNIOR SECONDARY
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