Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Simbarashe Chitsike

Simbarashe Chitsike

Machine Minder
Oxfordshire

Summary

Innovative printer focused on checking print quality standards against proofs and detecting malfunctions. Showcases mastery of colour shades and colour printing programs. Motivated with exceptional project management expertise.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Apprenticeship Trainee

Jongwe Printng & Publishing Co
03.2001 - 02.2005

Training on all printing processes from Pr-press to Post press from 1 March 2001 to 25 Sep 2001.

Specialization on Lithographic machine minding from 1 Sept 2001 to 25 Feb 2005.


Machinery Trained on

- KBA 2 CCOLOUR PRESS

- SOLNA D30 WEB FED PRESS

- HEIDELBURG MOZP

- HEIDELBURH KORD


References:

Mr S.B. Matongo

Jongwe Printing & Publishing (Pty)

Position - Production Manager

Contact - 0027 82 061 4237

Lithographic Printing Operator

APT Printers
07.2009 - 07.2013
  • Maintained accurate records related to printing orders and expenditures to make information easily accessible.
  • Monitored inventory levels of paper, ink and other printing supplies, ordering and receiving low stock items.
  • Resolved minor technical problems with presses and reported unresolved issues to supervisor for further action.
  • Operated offset press following specific job requirements.
  • Worked on GTO print master 4 Colour Press
  • SM 74 2 Colour Press


References:

Mr D Crisp

Duke of Print CC

Position - Production Manager

Contacts - 0027 64 956 4720

Lithographic Printing Operator

Duke of Print cc
7 2013 - 2 2024
  • Operated offset press following specific job requirements.
  • Performed thorough quality control procedures on finished products to produce error-free work.
  • Prepared and set up offset printing presses for operation and printing activities, selecting and adjusting settings and specifications to customer requirements.
  • Machinery worked on . SM52 4 Colour with numbering .
  • GTO 52 with numbering and Perforation
  • Guillotine operations


References:

Mrs M Webster

APT Printers

Position - Owner

Contacts - 0027 83 602 8254

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Machine Printing

Harare Polytechnic
Harare, Zimbabwe
02.2006 - 12.2022

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Quality Assurance

Colour Theory

Colour Matching

Print Management

Equipment Calibration

Equipment Repair

Lithographic Printing

Quality Control

Enthusiastic Team Player

Printer Maintenance

Accomplishments

  • Recognised by management for good behaviours, leading to increased productivity and time management

Affiliations

  • Member, Institution of skilled artisan class 1

Certification

Level 1 machine Printing artisan

Timeline

Lithographic Printing Operator

APT Printers
07.2009 - 07.2013

Certificate of Higher Education - Machine Printing

Harare Polytechnic
02.2006 - 12.2022

Apprenticeship Trainee

Jongwe Printng & Publishing Co
03.2001 - 02.2005

Lithographic Printing Operator

Duke of Print cc
7 2013 - 2 2024
Simbarashe ChitsikeMachine Minder