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Press Operator

Quad
Quad Salary
Burlington, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

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.

Join Quad in Burlington, WI as a Sheetfed Second Press Operator and step into a dynamic role where your manufacturing expertise meets cutting-edge technology. At Quad, we value your experience and offer a competitive starting wage, starting at $21 or more depending on your print experience. We may also provide paid relocation for highly qualified candidates living over 100 miles from our plant.

Quad is currently seeking a Heidelberg Second Press Operator to work in the Burlington, Wisconsin plant. 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.

You will work 12-hour shifts (7 a.m.-7 p.m.). This shift does not rotate, though the occasional weekend and holiday work may be required based on business needs.

Our Burlington plant serves as a comprehensive facility for custom and specialty print projects. From books to brochures, catalogs to calendars, and direct mail to directories, Burlington handles it all. Equipped with 10-color sheetfed capabilities including UV inks and specialty finishes, along with in-house die cutting, embossing, folding, and gluing, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional print solutions.

Headquartered in Wisconsin, Quad is a $3 billion global marketing experience company, that is among the largest magazine and direct-mail printers in the U.S. With over 15,000 employees, our company leverages its strong print foundation through every facet of the marketing journey efficiently and at scale through its innovative, data-driven offerings.

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, and 1240 preferred. Other makes 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 50 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 a.m. - 7 p.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 OKs.
  • We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations 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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