Night Shift Sheetfed Second Press Operator

Quad is currently hiring Essential Workers who want to make a difference - Imagine more than you have today.  Your career starts here.  Be greater than you thought possible and reap the rewards of your success and growth. We are in the business of developing people.  Promotions are based on your performance – You are in charge of your career!

At Quad, we value and reward manufacturing experience by providing a competitive wage.  Individuals with print experience can have a starting wage of up to $27 / hour.     You have immediate opportunities to advance – driving you to be better than yesterday.    As your career progresses, there are multiple upward paths available, as we are continuously looking for our next group of leaders to excel within the organization. Quad prides itself on having a grow-from-within philosophy where employees are provided the opportunity to learn in their roles and grow within the company.

The Burlington plant is a one-stop shop for custom and specialty print work. Burlington employees can do it all – from books to brochures, catalogs to calendars, and direct mail to directories. It has 10 Color Sheetfed capabilities including UV Inks and Specialty Finishes, Die Cutting, Embossing, Folding, and Gluing - all in-house.  We offer competitive pay, health, dental, pharmacy, and life insurance, 401k, vacation, and other great benefits.

Quad is a Wisconsin-based company, which is among the largest magazine and direct-mail printers in the U.S. Our company leverages its strong print foundation as part of a much larger, robust integrated marketing services platform that helps marketers and content creators improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their marketing spend across offline and online media channels.

Quad is closely following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), and implementing processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, customers, and communities.  We follow CDC and local health authorities, and federal and state governments along with best practices and recommendations from our healthcare subsidiary, QuadMed.

Position Overview

Quad is currently seeking a Night Shift Sheetfed Second Press Operator to work in the Burlington, Wisconsin plant.  We have an opening on the night shift, working 7 p.m.-7a.m   This position is responsible for the setup and operation of Press equipment to customer-supplied specifications while maintaining production by planning and organizing jobs and continuously monitoring quality. Additionally, operators are responsible for the cleanliness and keeping the press maintained mechanically. Some positions will have direct reports.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Safely maintaining the press.
• Performing regular maintenance and upkeep of the press.
• Checking for proper ink, and paper and maintaining proper levels of supplies around the press.
• Assisting in register and sheet rule up.
• Adhering to and following the plant processes and plant standard operating procedures.

Successful candidates must have the following:

• Must have 2 years of Second press operator experience.
• Experience with KBA 864 UV, and Heidelberg 640, 1040, 1240 preferred.  Othermakes will also be considered!
• Must have some perfecting experience.
• Must have some understanding of color.
• A strong mechanical aptitude is required.
• Must have eye/hand coordination when inside the unit while making adjustments.
• Must have the ability to utilize the computer to ensure the quality of the product.
• Ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously, ability to lift to 70 pounds occasionally, stand long hours (12-hour shift), use hands and wrists continuously in controlled movement, receive and follow instructions and use vision to identify defects.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.  36 hours one week and 48 the next with overtime and holidays as required (OT paid over 40 hours per week).
• The ability to pass a color test is required.
• Must also be able to work with and effectively communicate with clients at Press OK's.