Web Offset Press Operator (Second Press) — 12-Hour Rotations + Relocation

Quad/Graphics; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-hour schedule

On-site gym

On-site medical clinic

Climate-controlled environment

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Quad/Graphics in Hartford, WI is seeking an experienced Web Offset Press Operator (Second Press) to join our Hartford manufacturing team. You will work alongside the First Press Operator to produce high-quality printed products, assist with press setup, monitor print quality, and troubleshoot equipment on a 12-hour rotating schedule.

Experience with Harris/Heidelberg/Goss/Manroland web offset presses is highly preferred; familiarity with sheetfed offset, flexographic, and gravure presses is also

Qualifications

• Previous commercial printing press experience is required.
• Experience operating web offset presses is preferred.
• Candidates with experience on sheetfed offset, flexographic, gravure, or other presses 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.
• Good understanding of web offset printing processes, color control, registration, and print quality standards.
• English reading, writing and comprehension to safely perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Support press make-readies and production runs.
• Monitor color consistency, registration accuracy and 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 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, safe work environment.
• Follow safety policies and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading tickets

English

Teamwork

Tools

Harris press

Heidelberg press

Goss press

Manroland press

Web offset presses

Job description

Quad/Graphics in Hartford, WI is seeking an experienced Web Offset Press Operator (Second Press) to join our Hartford manufacturing team. You will work alongside the First Press Operator to produce high-quality printed products, assist with press setup, monitor print quality, and troubleshoot equipment on a 12-hour rotating schedule.

Experience with Harris/Heidelberg/Goss/Manroland web offset presses is highly preferred; familiarity with sheetfed offset, flexographic, and gravure presses is also