Luis Plascencia
First Pressman and Lead Operator
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Results-driven First Pressman and Lead Operator with over a decade of hands-on experience directing high-speed heatset web and flexographic press operations. Proven track record of strong mechanical aptitude, rapid career advancement, and effective team leadership, successfully directing crews of up to 5 members to meet stringent production and quality targets. Expert in minimizing downtime, managing ink-water balance, and maintaining strict color calibration under tight deadlines.
Experience
Lead Web Press Operator / First Pressman - Money Mailer (Formerly American Spirit Graphics)
(2021-06)
Oversee hands-on operations for a high-speed, multi-color Heidelberg heatset web press, actively directing a 5-person crew to hit strict output targets. Managed first pressman operations for three years on a multi-color Zirkon web heatset press, leading a 4-person crew while managing ink flow, web tension, and accurate registration.
- Guide press crews through complex make-readies, plate hanging, and ink-water balance adjustments to substantially reduce changeover downtime and paper waste.
- Monitor web alignment, color density, and inline finishing during high-volume production runs, executing micro-adjustments and troubleshooting to maintain top-notch print quality.
- Earned a rapid promotion from Second Pressman to First Pressman due to strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and efficient knowledge absorption.
- Supported setups, monitored web tension, pulled quality samples, and facilitated rapid roll changes during initial tenure as Second Pressman.
Lead Flexographic Press Operator - Berry Global
(2013-11 - 2021-06)
Directed operations in the printing department, setting up and running wide-web flexographic presses to produce high-volume packaging materials under strict quality and color metrics.
- Promoted to Lead Operator within 5 months of transferring to the printing division based on strong mechanical performance and leadership potential.
- Selected by management to lead the Valve Bag department, successfully running production lines and optimizing machine setups.
- Advanced from entry roles to Extrusion "A Operator" (2013–2015), managing complex polymer extrusion lines, monitoring machinery parameters, and ensuring precise gauge control.
- Cross-trained across three distinct manufacturing departments, building a comprehensive understanding of the plant's end-to-end production processes.
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) - Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) (2010)
