Lead Sheetfed Operator — Weekend Shift on High‑Tech Press

6AM City, LLC; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Quad Packaging is seeking a Lead Sheetfed Operator to join our modern packaging facility on a 12-hour weekend shift. You will prepare the offset press, set substrates, inks, and plates, and operate equipment to meet customer specifications. You will perform quality checks, maintenance, line clearance, and mentor other pressroom personnel.

Training and process improvements are encouraged on this team. Shift options include Friday-Sunday 5 am - 5 pm with a $2 shift premium and voluntary overtime

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of Lead Sheetfed Operator experience - packaging/printing field preferred.
• Experience with Heidelberg XL 106 6-color or K&B Rapida 106 7-color is desired, but other makes will also be considered.
• Must have an understanding of color, and the ability to pass a color test is required.
• Must have strong mechanical skills and aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for Operation - Access job ticket information and set up the offset press for the correct substrate, ink, and plate specifications.
• Operate Sheetfed Press - Operate assigned equipment within Company safety standards to finish printed products according to customer specifications.
• Perform Quality Checks - Complete quality checklist(s) and perform visual quality checks of the product throughout the printing process to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform Maintenance - Observe and monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are needed during the job. Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned equipment during shift.
• Perform Line Clearance - Clean assigned area by removing all products from the line, trash, boxes, and other supplies associated with a completed order.
• Troubleshoot.
• Attain and maintain proper ink and water balance.
• Keep an ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed during the next scheduled maintenance, one list for all crews.
• Direct crew to specific duties during scheduled maintenance.
• Check and set rollers, and change if necessary.
• Perform needed maintenance during any delay time.
• Monitor and maintain constant ink densities per customer specifications.
• Attend all Operators' meetings.
• Work with urgency, when the press is down, to maintain production requirements.
• Continue learning new and improved processes to achieve increased production.
• Responsible for the ongoing training and development of other Pressroom personnel.
• Assist Supervisors in documenting and improving procedures and processes by offering ideas and suggestions.
• Assist Supervisors in providing feedback for employee evaluations.
• Facilitate teamwork among team members and between shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lead Sheetfed Operator

Pressroom knowledge

Color testing

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Tools

Heidelberg XL 106 6-color

K&B Rapida 106 7-color

Job description

Quad Packaging is seeking a Lead Sheetfed Operator to join our modern packaging facility on a 12-hour weekend shift. You will prepare the offset press, set substrates, inks, and plates, and operate equipment to meet customer specifications. You will perform quality checks, maintenance, line clearance, and mentor other pressroom personnel.

Training and process improvements are encouraged on this team. Shift options include Friday-Sunday 5 am - 5 pm with a $2 shift premium and voluntary overtime