Shalton Rabut

Highly skilled and accomplished printing operator of corrugated box products including regular slotted carton (RSC), die cutting cases (self locking cartons and Tray) and flower cartons with over 7 years experience. Proficient in aspects of rotary die cutting and have a deep understanding of interpreting job orders to determine printing specifications, ensuring compliance with job specification including color and print clarity, maintaining cleanliness and functionality of printing machine, machine set up and quality checks to identify and address printing defects. Seeking a challenging and rewarding role where expertise can be utilized to contribute to organizational success in a competitive environment.

Assistant operator and operator at CARTON MANUFACTURING LIMITED (2013-05 – 2017-09)

• Fixing die and rubber stereo on the cylinder are in place and tightly secured
• Inspected anilox roll for damage before and after each run
• Inspect all dies before and after run to ensure that any necessary repaired are made before the next run
• Monitored box quality including but not limited to loose liner, warp, correct size and print
• Reading job ticket to determine set up print and die cut section of die cutter in accordance with proper set up techniques
• Turned in maintenance work to supervision for needed repairs
• Maintained records of daily production using specified forms and record production information such as the amount to time spent on specific task
• Worked directly with production scheduler to ensure all necessary ink was available for each scheduled job
• Operated a Thin knife slitting machine model 6DYSD-2500 and a manual stitching machine as well as manual partitioning machine for box separation
• Operated a 6 color rotary die cutting flexo machine

Die cut operator at REDCORR UGANDA LIMITED (2022-12 – 2024-05)

• Successfully Operating computerized Keshenglong Rotary die cutting machine (model K7-1200X2400) to produce various packaging boxes
• Thoroughly inspection and maintaining die cutting equipment to ensure performance and longevity
• Inspecting die cut products to ensure they meet quality and dimensional precision
• Troubleshooting and resolving machine malfunction to minimize downtime and maintain productivity
• Setting and operating Semi auto stitching machine single/two piece box stitching machine with a double servo control Model YXD-0105-800mm
• Examine job (work) order to determine quality, stock specification, color and special printing instructions
• Repairing die knife and creasing rules since I have basic knowledge of Rule bending machine model YTB-25BP and also 4 in 1 Rotary die making machine model YT-C4

FLEXO PRESS OPERATOR at V-PLUS PACKAGING INDUSTRIES LIMITED (2024-06 – 2025-07)

• Operating and maintaining YLQ Economic model YG high speed 4 color flexo printing slotting and die cutting machine to produce high quality printed materials for various industries
• Operating XINYU fully Automatic vacuum transfer 6 colour flexo printing and slotting computerized and vibratory and auto stacker machine model XY-V-900*2000 MM
• Performing daily setup, calibration and troubleshooting of the two machines and ensuring 100% operational accuracy
• Reducing press waste through efficient raw material handling and optimization of machine setting
• Adhering to strict safety and quality control standards, completing routine equipment maintenance and cleaning procedures
• Collaborating with team members to ensure seamless production and share best practices for machine efficiency

Printing and Quality Control Operator at NEW HOPE RWANDA INDUSTRIAL PARK LIMITED (2025-07 – 2026-07)

• Operating GANGZHOU GUANGZUN ink printing machine (model 480×2600), Mounting printing plates, mixing and matching water-based inks, adjusting machine settings for board thickness and inspecting finished sheets for color accuracy, print defects, slotting defects and die cut defects
• Responsible for setting up, running and maintaining machine that cuts, slots and interlocks cardboard strips to build dividers (partition machine)
• Set up of Automatic box gluing machine (GANGZOU KAITUO CARTON MACHINE model 3000)
• A quality control inspector in printing by ensuring that the packaging meets exact visual, structural and strength standards
• Making customer sample box designs as per their measurements both RSC boxes and Die cut box
• Mounting printing plates on paper film

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education – NYAUNDI PRIMARY SCHOOLS (2000-01 – 2008-11)

Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education – RAMBA HIGH SCHOOL (2009-02 – 2012-11)

Bachelor of Science in Dryland Agriculture – SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY (2018-12 – 2022-10)