Offset Platemaker - Night Shift

Quad; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Quad is seeking an Offset Plate Maker to oversee the plate-making process from start to finish, generating digital impositions and producing press-ready plates while ensuring quality standards. You will collaborate with internal and external customers to keep the printing process smooth and efficient.

No prior experience is required; training will be provided. The role involves operating and maintaining platemaking equipment, loading materials, and supporting production schedules to meet

Qualifications

• Familiarity with computer systems in the Plate room (Mac/Windows) and imaging job control.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Ability to work schedules to meet production needs; overtime as required.
• Knowledge of press layout configurations (Saddle Stitch, Perfect Binding, Gatefolds, half and ¾ webs).

Responsibilities

• Create digital plate surfaces with precision.
• Maintain platemaking equipment and perform basic upkeep.
• Load/unload platemaking materials for plate production.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to keep production on track.
• Inspect plates to ensure quality standards.
• Track job components through production using Smart tools.

Skills

Platemaking fundamentals

Mechanical aptitude

Reading and following instructions

Mathematical skills

Ability to work varying shifts

Knowledge of press layouts (Saddle, &

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

General Purpose of Job

As an Offset Plate Maker at Quad, you’ll play a hands-on role in bringing print to life. You’ll oversee the plate-making process from start to finish — generating digital impositions, producing press-ready plates, maintaining equipment, and ensuring every plate meets our quality standards. You’ll collaborate with internal and external customers to keep the printing process running smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Create digital plate surfaces with precision and care
• Maintain platemaking equipment, including daily and weekly processor maintenance, loading materials, and troubleshooting Creo errors
• Load and unload platemaking materials to and from equipment to manufacture plates for press usage
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues as they arise, keeping production on track
• Inspect plates for quality, ensuring every product meets our high standards
• Track and move job components through production using Smart tools

Job Requirements

Education

High School diploma or GED required. Equivalent training and experience may be considered in place of formal education. Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis.

Experience

No prior experience required — we’ll help you build the skills you need to succeed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic working knowledge of computer systems used in the Plate room (Mac OS/Windows OS & Imaging Job Control)
• Basic mechanical skills
• Ability to work schedules necessary to meet production needs — shifts may vary; overtime as required
• Knowledge of press layout configurations, including Saddle Stitch, Perfect Binding, Gatefolds, half and ¾ webs
• Basic understanding of workflows and procedures in the area
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write instructions and correspondence, and present information when necessary
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measure

We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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