Offset Second Press Operator

2 weeks ago

Hartford, WI, United States Quad Full time
Job Description

Paid relocation may be available for highly qualified candidates 100+ miles from the plant. Your recruiter will provide details.
Join Our Team at Quad
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.

About the Role
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.

What You'll Do
  • 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.

Required Qualifications
  • 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.

Preferred Experience
  • 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.

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

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.

About Us

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.

About the Team

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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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