Tyler Green

• Phone: +44 20 7946 0123
• Email: tyler.green@email.com
• Location: London, UK
• LinkedIn: tylergreenbinding

Summary

Bringing 12 years of expertise in operating a diverse range of binding and finishing equipment, including perfect binders, saddle stitchers, and guillotines. Proven ability to maintain high-quality output standards and troubleshoot machinery effectively, consistently meeting production deadlines for various print collateral.

Adept at preparing materials for binding, performing quality checks, and ensuring precise trimming and packaging, contributing to a 15% reduction in re-work rates through meticulous attention to detail and process optimisation.

Experience

Senior Print Finisher, City Print Solutions Ltd. -- London, UK

Mar 2018 – present

• Operated and maintained high-speed perfect binding machines, producing over 5,000 bound volumes daily with less than 1% error rate.

• Led a team of 3 junior finishers, providing training and oversight on equipment operation and quality control procedures.

• Managed stock levels of binding materials, including glues, covers, and stitching wire, ensuring continuous production flow.

• Implemented new safety protocols for guillotine operation, resulting in a 0% incidence of workplace injuries in the finishing department over two years.

Print Finishing Technician, Thameside Print & Bind -- London, UK

Sept 2013 – Feb 2018

• Performed setup and operation of saddle stitchers, folders, and laminators for various commercial print jobs.

• Conducted routine maintenance and minor repairs on finishing machinery, minimising downtime by 10-15%.

• Executed precise cutting and trimming of printed materials using programmable guillotines, ensuring accuracy within 0.5mm tolerance.

• Collaborated with print production teams to schedule finishing tasks efficiently, meeting tight client deadlines.

Finishing Assistant, London Bookbinders Co. -- London, UK

June 2011 – Aug 2013

• Assisted in the loading and unloading of perfect binding and saddle stitching machines.

• Performed quality checks on finished products, identifying and rectifying minor defects before packaging.

• Prepared and packed finished print materials for dispatch, adhering to client specifications and shipping requirements.

• Maintained a clean and organised finishing area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Education

London College of Communication, UAL, Certificate in Print Production & Finishing Techniques -- London, UK

Sept 2010 – May 2011

Skills

Binding & Finishing Equipment: Perfect Binders (e.g., Horizon BQ-470), Saddle Stitchers (e.g., Heidelberg Stitchmaster), Programmable Guillotines (e.g., Polar), Folding Machines, Laminators, Die-cutting Machines, Shrink Wrappers

Technical Skills: Equipment Setup & Calibration, Preventative Maintenance, Quality Control, Troubleshooting, Process Optimisation, Material Handling, Inventory Management, Digital Workflow Integration

Print Production Knowledge: Paper Stocks & Substrates, Ink Types, Print Quality Standards, Bindery Adhesives, Finishing Techniques, Health & Safety Regulations (COSHH)

Software & Tools: Basic CAD (for die-cutting forms), Production Scheduling Software, Microsoft Office Suite