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Location Hartford, Wisconsin Job Category Manufacturing Business Unit (brand) Quad Date posted 12/18/2025
Job ID 40207
At Quad, we’re more than just a printing company—we’re a dynamic team committed to innovation, quality, and growth. We believe in empowering our employees with opportunities to learn, lead, and make an impact. As part of our press operations team, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment where your skills and leadership contribute directly to delivering exceptional products for our clients. If you’re looking for a career where safety, teamwork, and excellence are valued, Quad is the place for you.
As an Offset Second Press Operator, you’ll play a critical role in delivering exceptional print quality, ensuring client satisfaction, and maintaining a safe, efficient work environment. Working closely with the First Press Operator, you’ll assist with press make-readies, equipment operation, and quality control while providing leadership and guidance to the press crew. This position is key to achieving productivity, quality, and safety goals.
- Follow all standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
- Verify job specifications, including paper size, color, ink, and other details.
- Monitor color and registration accuracy with demonstrated proficiency.
- Inspect printed sheets and make adjustments to correct spacing, ink distribution, and other quality issues.
- Assist in plate changes and press adjustments as needed.
- Re-thread paper and adjust tension rollers when web breaks occur.
- Provide training, direction, and support to junior crew members.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
- Contribute ideas for process improvements and collaborate with supervisors.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Ability to work irregular schedules, including rotating day/night shifts.
- Ability to maintain close attention to detail for extended periods.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to work overtime as mandated by production needs.
- Physical requirements:
- Lift 10–15 lbs continuously and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
- Stand for long hours and use hands/wrists in controlled movements.
- Use vision to identify defects and follow instructions accurately.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts (7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM), including days, nights, weekends, and overtime.
- 2-3 years of previous experience operating offset presses.
- Experience with Harris, Heidelberg, Goss, and/or Manroland Offset Presses is preferred, but we will consider all candidates with press experience.
- Strong understanding of press operations and troubleshooting techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret job orders and follow detailed instructions.
- Basic math skills related to press operations.
- Excellent problem-solving skills for issues like tension, ink distribution, and web breaks.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead and mentor team members.
- Commitment to safety and quality standards.
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!
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.
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