Offset Second Press Operator

Quad; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-hour shift schedule

On-site fitness center

On-site medical clinic

Climate-controlled environment

Relocation assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Quad is seeking an experienced Web Offset Press Operator (Second Press) to join our Hartford manufacturing team. You will work closely with the First Press Operator to produce high-quality magazines, catalogs, and retail materials, while helping meet safety, productivity, and quality goals.

Qualified candidates have prior commercial printing press experience, with preference for web offset expertise on Harris/Heidelberg/Goss/Manroland systems.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial printing press experience is required.
• Experience operating web offset presses is highly preferred.
• Candidates with experience on other offset or flexographic presses are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with press setup and make-readies.
• Monitor color, registration, and print quality.
• Perform quality adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Re-thread paper and manage web breaks.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and complete production documentation.

Skills

Web offset printing

Press setup

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading job tickets

English proficiency

Tools

Harris

Heidelberg

Goss

Manroland

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.

Offset Second Press Operator

Location: Hartford, WI

Pay: Starting at $22.00 / hour or more, based on relevant experience and work history.

Paid Relocation: Available for qualified candidates relocating from 100+ miles away.

Shift Options Available

• 12-hour rotating schedule (days and nights)

Schedule: 12-hour compressed work schedule (3/4 or 4/3 rotation), working only 182 days per year while maintaining full-time pay and benefits.

Experience Required: Previous commercial printing press operating experience is required. Experience operating web offset presses is preferred; however, we welcome candidates with experience operating sheeted offset, flexographic, gravure, or other commercial printing press platforms who are interested in expanding their skills.

Build Products People See Every Day

Every day, millions of people see the products we produce—from magazines and catalogs to retail advertising, direct mail, and other printed products. At Quad, you'll work with advanced technology, produce high-quality printed materials, and build a long-term career with a company that invests in its people.

Hartford is one of Quad's largest manufacturing campuses and an important part of our nationwide production network.

Here, you'll work with advanced printing technology while supporting the production of magazines, catalogs, and retail advertising products seen across the country. As home to our CRT ink manufacturing division, Hartford is also a center for innovation and continuous improvement, making it an exciting place to build a manufacturing career with room to grow.

Position Summary

Quad is seeking an experienced Web Offset Press Operator (Second Press) to join our Hartford manufacturing team.

Working alongside the First Press Operator, you'll help produce high-quality printed products while supporting productivity, quality, and safety goals. You'll assist with press setup, monitor print quality, perform press adjustments, and troubleshoot equipment while contributing to efficient, high-volume production.

Experience operating Harris, Heidelberg, Goss, Manroland, or similar web offset presses is highly preferred.

What You'll Do

• Support press make-readies and production runs.
• Monitor color consistency, registration accuracy, and overall print quality.
• Inspect printed products and make quality adjustments as needed.
• Assist with plate changes, press adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Re-thread paper and adjust tension systems during web breaks.
• Monitor press performance and optimize production efficiency.
• Assist in training and supporting press crew members as needed.
• Complete quality checks and production documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Previous commercial printing press experience is required.
• Experience operating web offset presses is preferred.
• Candidates with experience operating sheeted offset, flexographic, gravure, or other commercial printing press platforms are encouraged to apply.
• Experience operating Harris, Heidelberg, Goss, Manroland, or similar web offset presses is highly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets, production specifications, and work instructions.
• Strong understanding of web offset printing processes, color control, registration, and print quality standards.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English to safely perform job duties, follow work instructions, and communicate effectively with team members.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work a 12‑hour rotating schedule, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.

Why Quad?

At Quad, you'll do more than operate equipment—you'll help produce printed products that reach millions of consumers every day. We continue to invest in printing technology, automation, and our employees, creating opportunities to expand your skills and build a long-term career with an industry leader.

Qualified candidates relocating more than 100 miles may be eligible for paid relocation assistance, making it easier to join our Hartford team.

Hartford Employees Enjoy a Variety Of Unique Benefits, Including

• 12-hour compressed work schedule—work only 182 days per year while maintaining full-time pay and benefits.
• On-site fitness center to support your health and wellness.
• On-site medical clinic for convenient access to healthcare.
• Climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Opportunities to work with some of the most advanced web offset printing technology in North America.
• Career growth and advancement across press operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, and leadership.

Compensation is based on experience, skills, qualifications, shift, location, and other job-related factors.

Bring Your Printing Experience. Build Your Career At Quad.

If you're an experienced Web Offset Press Operator looking to join a company that values craftsmanship, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Drug-Free Workplace