Sheetfed First Press Operator

Quad/Graphics; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Quad/Graphics in Burlington, WI is seeking an experienced Sheetfed First Press Operator to set up and run multi-color sheetfed offset presses, ensuring print quality and equipment performance. You will support crew and deliver high-quality books, catalogs, and direct mail for customers.

You will review tickets, monitor color and registration, troubleshoot issues, and maintain safety and production documentation while contributing to a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous sheetfed offset press operating experience is required.
• Experience with KBA 864 UV or Heidelberg 640/1040/1240 preferred.
• Open to operators with other sheetfed press platform experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multi-color sheetfed offset presses.
• Review job tickets, materials, plates, inks, and production requirements.
• Monitor color, registration, image placement, and print quality.
• Troubleshoot press issues and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Complete production and quality documentation.
• Identify and isolate non-conforming materials.
• Train and support Press Operators and Press Assistants as needed.
• Follow safety, quality, food safety, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Sheetfed offset

KBA/Heidelberg

Tools

KBA 864 UV

Heidelberg 640/1040/1240

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.

Sheetfed First Press Operator

Location: Burlington, WI

Pay: Starting at $25.00 / hour or more, based on relevant experience and skills

Job Type: Full-Time

Paid Relocation: May be available for highly qualified candidates relocating from more than 100 miles away.

Shift Options:

• Day Shift | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm – typically 3 or 4 days, Monday–Friday
• Night Shift | 7:00 pm – 7:00 am – typically Monday–Thursday
• Schedules may flex based on production needs.

Experience Required: Previous sheetfed offset press operating experience is required. Experience with KBA or Heidelberg equipment is highly preferred; operators with experience on other sheetfed press platforms are encouraged to apply.

Put Your Sheetfed Experience to Work

Quad is seeking experienced Sheetfed First Press Operators to join our Burlington manufacturing team.

Our Burlington facility produces books, brochures, catalogs, calendars, direct mail, and specialty print projects using advanced 10-color sheetfed printing, UV inks, specialty finishes, die cutting, embossing, folding, and gluing capabilities.

As a First Press Operator, you'll take ownership of press setup, print quality, equipment performance, and crew support while producing high-quality work for our customers.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate multi-color sheetfed offset presses.
• Review job tickets, materials, plates, inks, and production requirements.
• Monitor and adjust color, registration, image placement, and print quality.
• Troubleshoot press issues and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Complete production and quality documentation.
• Identify and isolate non-conforming materials.
• Train and support Press Operators and Press Assistants as needed.
• Follow all safety, quality, food safety, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous sheetfed offset press operating experience is required.
• Experience with KBA 864 UV, Heidelberg 640, 1040, 1240, or other sheetfed press platforms is highly preferred.