Cesar Cruz Jr.
Summary
Dynamic printing professional with extensive experience at Thales DIS, adept in Offset and Silkscreen operations. Proven ability to optimize production processes and ensure quality standards, utilizing skills in ink mixing and equipment operation. Detail-oriented and capable of leading teams to achieve production goals while maintaining a safe work environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Printing Leader 1
Thales DIS
03.2023 - Current
- To arrange the Team Printers and Printing Technologist, print material specialist on the machine and task allocation in the shift.
- To monitor on the printers and printing technologist daily performance.
- To guide and monitor printers or printing Technologist during any cross training.
- To meet the daily Printing schedule task and output plan by the Production planner.
- Ensure smooth production operation for all raw material and consumables.
- To guide printer or printing technologist, when they are unable to achieve the desired artwork requirement after setting and adjustment had been perform, before requesting redo plate or mesh.
- Initiate action to prevent occurrence of any non conformity relating to the products, process and quality system.
- Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process and quality system.
- control further processing of non conforming product until the unsatisfactory condition is resolved.
- Verify the implementation of solutions.
- Monitor production outputs and shipment targets.
Printing Technologist/Line Trainer
Thales DIS
01.2012 - 03.2023
- Responsible for the overall operation, set up and maintenance of Offset and Silkscreen printing machine to produce high quality printed cores.
- To maintain and operate Offset, Silkscreen and Digital printing machines.
- Run the press according to production plan
- Collect the printing folder and check the JRS, Epson proof and Sample Card(if Available) and verify the specification required.
- Prepares the required plates, printing cores, inks including the mixing of ink.
- Examines printed result for ink density , accuracy of design registration's conform to the required artwork based from the Epson proof or Sample card.
- To Perform first level analysis and optimize the set up should there be mismatches between printed sheets and Epson proof or Sample card.
- Performs periodic autonomous maintenance as scheduled.
- Practice and maintain 7'S at all times within shop floor.
- auto controls and check list have to be strictly performed according to the frequencies set.
Junior Offset Operator
Banner Plasticard Incorporated
MLIP Industrial Park Pasig City, Philippines
12.2007 - 01.2012
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Observe Proper material handling
- Assist Offset leadman during machine trouble shooting.
- Ensure the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) is being followed and observe.
- Prepares all printing supplies and materials needed to run assigned job.
- Complies with company house rules and regulation, , policies and company programs such as TQM, GHK etc.
- Carrying out necessary activities related to the smooth operation of the machine such as plate inspection, Mounting of plates and blankets,loading and unloading of inks/coatings, machine adjustment,loading and unloading of media substrate, color matching and balancing, registration.
Internal Quality Auditor
Banner Plasticard Incorporated.
MLIP Industrial Park Pasig City Philippines
06.2005 - 12.2007
- Reports directly to Manufacturing and IT Manager
- Evaluates accuracy and completeness of records and validates if the purpose of records maintained is achieve with respect to the content, substance of logbook company form,.
- Review effectiveness of the corrective and preventive taken by concerned department
- Review the department established procedure and Work Intsruction.
- Conducts system audit
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Technology -
Rizal Technological University
Mandaluyong, Philippines10-2004
Skills
- Able to use printing Equipment such as Spectrophotometer, Intelletrax , Densitometer
- Capable of mixing Offset and Silkscreen ink using PANTONE guide
- In depth knowledge in Offset and Silkscreen machine operation (Rainbow printing, UV ink printing, Micro text Printing, tactile printing, Optical variable Ink printing and roller setting)
- Highly keen on detail and can work with or without supervision
- Familiar with VISA, MASTERCARD, JCB, AMEX, ICBC logo standard color
- Certified level 1 printer HP digital printer(79K and 15K High definition)
- Types of machine handled( HEIDELBERG XL75, ROLAND 200, SILKSCREEN SAKURAI, HP DIGITAL PRESS)
Additional Information
Training attended
- HP indigo 15K digital press level 1 operator( April 10 to April 21, 2025) Thales Dis Singapore plant
- Hp indigo 7.9K digital press level 1 operator(April 25 to 28, 2025) HP Learning Academy Singapore
- Coaching skills ( August 11 to 15, 2015) Institute of Technical Education Singapore
- Basic Occupational Safety and Health( June 4, 2005) Banner Plasticard Plant Philippines.
- Internal Qualitu Audit ISO 9001:2000(April 18 to 21, 2006) New World Hotel Makati City Philippines.
Timeline
Printing Leader 1
Thales DIS
03.2023 - Current
Printing Technologist/Line Trainer
Thales DIS
01.2012 - 03.2023
Junior Offset Operator
Banner Plasticard Incorporated
12.2007 - 01.2012
Internal Quality Auditor
Banner Plasticard Incorporated.
06.2005 - 12.2007
Diploma in Mechanical Technology -
Rizal Technological University