RHETT MACKEND
Palmerston,ON
Summary
Dynamic Senior Technical Representative with extensive experience in the print industry, notably with Unigraph International Canada. Excelled in product implementation and customer support, ensuring high-quality print results. Skilled in training press operators and self-management, demonstrating significant product development achievements. Expert in press setup and maintenance, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Representative
Unigraph International Canada
09.2022 - Current
- Install fountain on various presses in the print industry. Trouble shoot issues on press to ensure product success and print quality.
- Work with Bottcher sales reps and plant management in the U.S. with product instillation, then follow up with Bottcher and the customer.
- Print training press operators in meeting rooms and on press. Training in press set up, roller settings, fountain solution, blanket packing, proper wash up, etc.
- Manage my own flights, hotels, rental cars, expense reports, etc.
Senior Press Operator
Innovative Print - Waterloo Printing - Ampersand
05.1995 - 08.2022
- Operate and maintain various printing presses.
- 29",40" Heidelberg Speedmaster. 2-5 units plus AQ
- 40' Mitsubishi Diamond. 6 units plus AQ
Pressman
Beresford Box
06.1992 - 04.1995
- First and Second pressman running packaging board on two presses.
- Heidelberg CD102 40". 6 units plus AQ
- KBA 40". 6 units plus AQ
- Successfully completed monthly safety training sessions.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
Feeder, Second Pressman, First Pressman
Mediacom Communications
07.1988 - 06.1992
- Learn about printing presses and printing in general.
- Feeding 77' Harris presses.
- Third and Second pressman, 77" Harris presses.
- Harris 2,4,5 unit presses.
Education
Passed With A "Superior Competency" Rating. - General Business And Banking
EPOC
Montreal, QC05.1982
Trade Certificates, Level One And Two - Printing And Printing Presses
Heidelberg Canada. Graphic Arts Institute.
Toronto, ON, Atlanta, GA02.1994
High School Diploma -
Howard S. Billings
Chateauguay, QC06.1979
Skills
- Customer support
- Product Implementation
- Product development
- Training and Press setup
- Self managed
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Technical Representative
Unigraph International Canada
09.2022 - Current
Senior Press Operator
Innovative Print - Waterloo Printing - Ampersand
05.1995 - 08.2022
Pressman
Beresford Box
06.1992 - 04.1995
Feeder, Second Pressman, First Pressman
Mediacom Communications
07.1988 - 06.1992
Passed With A "Superior Competency" Rating. - General Business And Banking
EPOC
Trade Certificates, Level One And Two - Printing And Printing Presses
Heidelberg Canada. Graphic Arts Institute.
High School Diploma -
Howard S. Billings
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