Skilled Print Operators
Company: Quad
Location: Burlington
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
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.
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, that 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.
BE YOUR OWN SUCCESS STORY. BE SOMETHING GREATER. BE QUAD.
Position Overview:
Quad in Burlington is seeking Skilled Print Operators in various
areas within our Press and Bindery departments, including but not
limited to: First and Second Sheetfed Press Operators, Perfect
Binding, Saddle Stitcher, and MBO Folder Operators. These positions
are 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.
Responsibilities Also Include:
Planning and organizing jobs by reviewing schedules and job
tickets, identifying priorities, assigning roles, and maintaining
production records
Monitoring signature quality by setting and monitoring color,
maintaining register, fold, and compensation, and identifying and
correcting problems.
Setting up/operating equipment by setting up press computers,
units, folders, and auxiliary equipment and performing preventative
maintenance.
Participating in training and teaching, assisting all positions,
and working with customers and the business plan.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates with the following
qualifications:
Experience with the following Press equipment: Heidelberg Harris
640, 1040, 1240 Sheetfed Presses, Coldset SSC, and COMM F1 &
Heatset Euroman Presses. Bindery equipment to include Muller 335,
Bravo and Prima Plus Saddle Stitchers, Kolbus KM 490 Perfect
Binder, and Shanklin Poly Wrap machines. Please note, that we will
consider applicants that have a history of operating other types of
related print equipment.
2-3 years of previous Press Operator experience, including the
ability to web up the press, be able to match the product to the
sample from the customer is required.
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.
Shift Options that fit your lifestyle and needs:
8 - 10 hour shifts in Finishing (5 a.m. or 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 3
p.m. - to 11 p.m. or 1 a.m.) and 12-hour shifts in Press (either 7
a.m. - 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.) including days, nights, weekends,
and holidays. working 3 - 4 days a week
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.
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.
Drug-Free Workplace
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