Skilled Press Operators - Full-time Wisconsin

Quad; Sussex (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading marketing experience company as a Skilled Print Operator! This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced printing technologies, ensuring high-quality production while collaborating with a supportive team. With competitive pay starting at $21.00 and a variety of shifts available, you will thrive in an environment that values your skills and contributions. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid parental leave and pet insurance. If you're ready to elevate your career and be part of a culture that promotes growth and innovation, apply today!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Excellent Benefits

Paid Relocation

Flexible Shift Options

Team Culture

Overtime Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a Print Operator with setup and operation skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to monitor machine operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate printing equipment and ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshoot issues as needed.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Quality Control

Basic Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Harris Offset Presses

Heidelberg Offset Presses

Goss Offset Presses

Manroland Offset Presses

Mark Andy Flexo Presses

Gallus Flexo Presses

Bobst Die Cutters

KBA Sheetfed Presses

Indigo Digital Presses

Ricoh Digital Presses

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.

Skilled Printing Press Operators – Wages start at $21.00 or more depending on your print experience.

Quad is seeking Skilled Print Operators for multiple roles within our Wisconsin Press Departments. Positions include, but are not limited to Offset, Sheetfed, Gravure, and Digital First and Second Press Operators, Flexo & Die Cutter Operators.

Paid relocation may be available for highly qualified candidates 100+ miles from the plant. Your recruiter will provide you with details.

Due to new and renewed business, Printing Press Operators are needed in the following plants in Wisconsin:

• Burlington, WI
• Franklin, WI
• Pewaukee, WI
• Sussex, WI
• West Allis, WI

We offer:

• Competitive Pay - depending on position, experience, and location.
• Excellent Benefits.
• Shift options vary per plant to include 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and the opportunity for overtime.
• Great work environment, team culture, and caring co-workers!

Do you have experience with the following equipment?

• Harris, Heidelberg, Goss, and/or Manroland Offset Presses?
• Mark Andy or Gallus Flexo presses?
• Bobst Die Cutters?
• KBA, Heidelberg or Komori Sheetfed Presses?
• Indigo, Ricoh, FUJI, or Landa Digital Presses?
• Other makes and models will also be considered.

In this position, you will need:

• Make ready and operate equipment based on the written instructions provided.
• Establish and maintain color and/or fold and mechanical quality to BPC standards.
• Continuously monitor product for quality and approve or reject.
• Direct, guide, and coordinate activities of assigned crew members to exceed production standards while maintaining customer quality.
• Perform assigned make-ready duties.
• Complete required general maintenance and lubrication assignments.
• Complete required documentation, electronic and paper, for an assigned job.
• Perform duties of other Print Service manufacturing positions as needed, following requisite training.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of previous Print Operator experience, including setup and operation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is required.
• Observe and monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are needed to run the product for the highest quality in the safest manner.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Must have the ability to utilize a computer to ensure the quality of the product.
• Ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously, ability to lift to 50 pounds occasionally, stand for long hours, use hands and wrists continuously in controlled movement, receive and follow instructions, and use vision to identify defects.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with Quad, apply today and become part of a team that values growth, innovation, and your potential to excel.

Additional Information:

The actual rate of pay offered will vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime and shift differentials. Quad offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, annual discretionary match to 401(k) based on company performance, life insurance, and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus childbirth short-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, adoption & surrogacy benefits, pet insurance and more!

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. 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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