Lead Web Offset Press Operator (First Press)

Quad; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-hour schedule 182 days/year

On-site fitness center

On-site medical clinic

Climate-controlled environment

Advanced printing technology

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Quad Hartford is seeking an experienced Web Offset Press Operator (First Press) to join our Hartford manufacturing team. In this leadership role, you will operate and maintain advanced web offset equipment and lead press crews to safety, quality, and production goals.

You will mentor team members, troubleshoot press issues, and drive continuous improvement on one of North America’s largest commercial printing operations. Prior Harris/Heidelberg/Goss/Manroland press experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial printing press operating experience is required.
• Experience operating web offset presses is preferred; other press platforms are acceptable.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets and production specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain web offset presses and auxiliary equipment.
• Lead press crew members to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.
• Perform press set-ups, make-readies, and routine maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot press, folder, reel, stacker, and related equipment to minimize downtime.
• Maintain ink and water balance while monitoring color consistency and print quality.
• Read and interpret job tickets and production requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and communicate equipment needs.
• Train, mentor, and develop pressroom team members.
• Collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to improve productivity.

Skills

Web offset presses

Press leadership

Troubleshooting

Color management

Quality standards

Job tickets

Team mentoring

English fluency

Tools

Harris press

Heidelberg press

Goss press

Manroland press

Job description

Quad Hartford is seeking an experienced Web Offset Press Operator (First Press) to join our Hartford manufacturing team. In this leadership role, you will operate and maintain advanced web offset equipment and lead press crews to safety, quality, and production goals.

You will mentor team members, troubleshoot press issues, and drive continuous improvement on one of North America’s largest commercial printing operations. Prior Harris/Heidelberg/Goss/Manroland press experience is highly preferred.