Eager to learn and Operate new and more advanced printing press and to produce high standard of printing to meet customer satisfaction
Limo Miva
Senior Printer Press Operator
Port Moresby,Gulf Province
Summary
Dynamic printing professional with extensive experience at Tokiwa Printing, excelling in press operation and supervision. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and enhancing production efficiency. Skilled in troubleshooting and color management, while fostering team collaboration and mentoring. Committed to delivering high-quality results and minimizing waste in fast-paced environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Operator
Tokiwa Printing
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Streamlined production processes for faster turnaround times, meeting tight client deadlines.
- Maximized efficiency by optimizing print job layouts, minimizing paper waste, and reducing ink usage.
- Operated diverse printing presses to produce high-quality printed material within tight deadlines
- Adjusted press settings and monitored ink flow to foster optimal results.
- Assisted in training new press operators, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure smooth onboarding and skill development.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing workload and communicating progress updates with supervisors or team leads as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of completed jobs, including relevant data such as run times, material usage, and any issues encountered during production runs.
- Increased production output by implementing effective time management techniques and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Troubleshot press malfunctions and performed necessary repairs to restore functionality.
Printing Supervisor
Tropic Print
12.2023 - 09.2025
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to maintain peak performance levels and prevent costly repairs or replacements.
- Established a safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety regulations and providing ongoing training to team members.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Reduced press downtime with effective maintenance scheduling and prompt troubleshooting.
- Ensured smooth workflow by coordinating with other departments such as prepress, finishing, and shipping.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
Printing Supervisor
Treid Print
04.2008 - 12.2023
- Reduced press downtime with effective maintenance scheduling and prompt troubleshooting.
- Mentored junior staff members in machine operation, safety protocols, and company standards for achieving top-quality results.
- Ensured smooth workflow by coordinating with other departments such as prepress, finishing, and shipping.
- Led company-wide initiatives aimed at reducing waste and improving sustainability within our printing processes.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
Press Operator
Moore Printing
04.2007 - 04.2008
- Troubleshot press malfunctions and performed necessary repairs to restore functionality.
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Troubleshot and resolved various issues with machinery, maintaining quality and performance.
Press Operator
PNG Printing
12.2004 - 04.2007
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Troubleshot press malfunctions and performed necessary repairs to restore functionality.
Education
Printing And Graphics
Port Moresby Technical College
Port Moresby2004
High School Diploma -
Iarowari High School
Port Moresby2002
Skills
# Mounting Prate
#Operating Press: SM 52 color- SM 52 4&5 color- SM 74 2P 2 color- SM 74LX 5 color
Ryobi 524GX 4 color- Ryobi 680 4 color high pile delivery with UR dryer
#Color Management
#Troubleshooting
#Operate Supersetter CTP
#Printing supervisor
Interests
Timeline
Press Operator
Tokiwa Printing
09.2025 - Current
Printing Supervisor
Tropic Print
12.2023 - 09.2025
Printing Supervisor
Treid Print
04.2008 - 12.2023
Press Operator
Moore Printing
04.2007 - 04.2008
Press Operator
PNG Printing
12.2004 - 04.2007
Printing And Graphics
Port Moresby Technical College
High School Diploma -
Iarowari High School