Printer Operator resume examples for 2025

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Updated March 26, 2025
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Printer Operator Resume

 
Bruce Bailey
Printer Operator
16765 E. Main Rd., Ann Arbor, MI | (500) 555-3489 | bbailey@example.com
Work Experience
Printer Operator, Print Tech - Ann Arbor, MI
2020

Cleaned and sanitized production equipment, and tools used.

Suggest changes in daily operations, machinery on how to make processes more efficent, more safe.

Assisted in maintaining production schedules with the ability to lift 60 lbs.

Utilize computer system to run all necessary equipment.

Printer, Ann Arbor Distilling - Ann Arbor, MI
2016 - 2020

Work with different software for job completion and customer satisfactory (Windows & Adobe programs).

Screen printing hoodies, sweatpants, and t-shirts on an automatic screen printing press.

Designed flyers, posters and banners for the student groups holding events and fundraisers around the University.

Helped assist in training new employees in operating printers and submitting jobs to print.

Machine Operator/Forklift Operator, ManpowerGroup - Ann Arbor, MI
2007 - 2016

Worked on the assembly line installing components to diesel engines using manual torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers.

Managed all work in compliance with safety procedures.

Inspect parts before shipment * I worked with machines to produce parts for cars * Maintain quality control/ safety records

Skills
Machine Parts, Production Areas, Printers, Safety Procedures, Stock Specifications, Epson, Clean Screens, Forklifts, Raw Materials, Data Entry
Education
High School Diploma
2007 - 2007
 

Color Printer Operator Resume

 
Roy Myers
Color Printer Operator
56558 S. First St., Houston, TX
(580) 555-4332
Experience
Color Printer Operator
2019
XeroxHouston, TX

• Make sure printers are running smoothly and effectively throughout the day.

• Operate production network printers and copiers Manage job queues, process files and print jobs

• Lead print-room operations and monitored workflow for co-workers Maintained printers and computer room in an orderly state

Printer Assistant
2018 - 2019
XeroxHouston, TX

• Operate production network printers and copiers Manage job queues, process files and print jobs

• Operated medium and high-speed Xerox printers in fast-paced reprographics center.

• Lead print-room operations and monitored workflow for co-workers Maintained printers and computer room in an orderly state

Assembly Line Worker
2017 - 2018
AerotekHouston, TX

• Worked on assembly line making automobile parts Welded, sorted, labeled, and packaged parts for shipment

Skills
Assembly Line
Large Format
Hand Tools
Photoshop
Drill Press
Ink Fountains
Data Entry
Heat Press
Usps
Automotive Parts
Education
High School Diploma
2017 - 2017
 

High Speed Printer Operator Resume

 
Jack Parker
High Speed Printer Operator
16568 N. Main St., Colorado Springs, CO
(550) 555-7394
Experience
High Speed Printer Operator
2019
XeroxColorado Springs, CO

• Make sure printers are running smoothly and effectively throughout the day.

• Performed maintenance on all 7 printers when broken.

• Operate production network printers and copiers Manage job queues, process files and print jobs

• Operate and maintain laser printers operational and called services when needed.

High Speed Printer Operator
2012 - 2019
IBMBoulder, CO

• Provided backup protection for program, tape libraries, and internal controls.

• Maintained printers, varied printers on and off line, changed forms.

• Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.

• Reset passwords and created user profile as requested, and perform IPL's, reclaim storages, and PTF Upgrades.

Secretary (Part-Time)
2011 - 2012
ADDColorado Springs, CO

• Provided secretarial support to partner and associate.

• Processed all mail, telephone calls, voice mail.

• Make travel arrangements in the Defense Travel System (DTS) for all branch personnel2.

Skills
Department Heads
Secretarial Support
Electronic Files
Insurance Companies
Staff Meetings
Customer Service
Kronos
Word Processing
Facility
Telephone Calls
Education
Associate's Degree Computer Networking
2010 - 2012
Remington CollegeColorado Springs, CO
 

How to write a printer operator resume

Craft a resume summary statement

A well-written resume summary is basically an elevator pitch. You are summing up your skills and experience in a few sentences to wow recruiters, hiring managers, and decision makers into giving you an interview. Here are some tips to putting your best foot first with your resume summary:

Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.

Step 2: Include your years of experience in printer operator-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.

Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.

Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.

Hiring managers spend under a minute reviewing resumes on average. This means your summary needs to demonstrate your value quickly and show why you are the perfect fit for the printer operator position.

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List the right project manager skills

Use your Skills section to show you have the knowledge and technical ability to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

  1. Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
  2. Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
  3. Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.
These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some printer operator interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a printer operator resume:

  • Troubleshoot
  • Quality Checks
  • Quality Standards
  • Basic Math
  • Windows
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Laser Printers
  • Quality Products
  • Print Room
  • Print Shop
  • ISO
  • Customer Orders
  • OCE
  • Print Quality
  • UV
  • Pallet Jack
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • USPS
  • Bindery Equipment
  • Offset Printing
  • Customer Specifications
  • Mainframe
  • Production Schedules
  • Post Processing
  • Perform Routine Maintenance
  • Collating
  • General Maintenance
  • PDF
  • Service Calls
  • Color Accuracy

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How to structure your work experience

Your work experience should be structured:

  1. With your most recent roles first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
  2. Job title, along with company name and location on the left.
  3. Put the corresponding dates of employment on the left side.
  4. Keep only relevant jobs on your work experience.

How to write printer operator experience bullet points

Your resume is your chance to show your biggest accomplishments. Don't just list your job responsibilities, instead take the opportunity to show why you're really good at what you do. Here is how you do that:

  • Start with strong action verbs like managed, spearheaded, created, etc. Your goal is to show what you did and verbs will help demonstrate your contributions.
  • Use numbers to quantify your achievements. Did you save time with a new report? Increase revenue? How large was the team you managed?
  • Keep it concise. You're highlighting your achievements. Consider if all details you are sharing are relevant, or can be written more efficiently.

Here are effective examples from printer operator resumes:

Work History Example #1

Printer Operator

The Courier

  • Located, picked, and loaded stock.
  • Handled shipping and receiving of all UPS and USPS mailings, including bulk mailings.
  • Certified on Xerox iGen4, DC8000AP, DP135, Nuvera 144, and Ricoh C9110 presses.
  • Operated Kodak NexGlosser For Special Press Runs.
  • Used AVID to add commercials and transcode video for Sprout TV.

Work History Example #2

Printer

Lea com

  • Assembled production jobs using the Xerox Freeflow scanner and Fiery Command Workstation.
  • Worked on Xerox 4635 & Docutech 180, for different statements.
  • Certified for warranty repair of Dell, IBM, Toshiba computers and printers, and performed warranty repair of HP printers.
  • Assigned ports, reconfigured, and updated drivers on the Windows NT/2000 print servers.
  • Operated and maintained Xerox Docutech 135 high speed duplicator.

Work History Example #3

Systems Operator

Robert Half International

  • Worked as a QA Analyst to ensure that all information Assurance and Security Policies were being observed and followed.
  • Performed operational day to day tasks and maintenance procedures to completion with minimum direct supervision.
  • Processed end-user support requests, expediting solutions identification and implementation.
  • Directed NOC problem tracking/troubleshooting from ticket creation to reason-for-outage (RFO) resolution.
  • Provided access to all SQL 2003 databases.

Work History Example #4

Printer Operator

Hospira

  • Trained co-workers on new procedures for documenting for proper production reports for quality control also participated on safety committee.
  • Designed and implemented a housekeeping inspection form to maintain production areas in appropriate GMP standards.
  • Used MAC versions of Quark and Adobe Photoshop files.
  • Printed custom logos on souvenir plastic drink containers using a pad printer.
  • Attained class A CDL to haul over sized loads across the state.

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Add an education section to your resume

Employers are looking for a few things when looking at the Education section of your resume:
  • The highest degree you have achieved.
  • TWhere you attended school, and the dates (Although if you graduated some time ago, leave the date off to avoid ageism)
  • TField of study
  • TAny honors, relevant coursework, achievements, or pertinent activities

Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:

High School Diploma

2007 - 2007

Highlight your printer operator certifications on your resume

If you have any additional certifications, add them to the certification section.

Include the full name of the certification, along with the name of the issuing organization and date of obtainment.

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