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Quad is hiring Skilled Print Operators to join the Bindery/Finishing Department in our Offline areas. Opportunities include working with Inserters, Offline Mailers, Retail Folders, and Cutters. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating finishing equipment according to customer specifications, ensuring high-quality production by effectively planning, organizing jobs, and monitoring output.   Operators will also play a key role in maintaining a clean and safe workspace, performing mechanical maintenance on equipment, and ensuring optimal performance. Certain positions may include supervisory responsibilities.

Our compressed work schedule is geared toward balancing work and family life.   You will work 3 to 4, 12-hour days a week with opportunities for overtime (OT paid after 40 hours per week).   There are two shifts; 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. -7 a.m. which will include weekends and holidays, working 3-4 days per week.   Overtime is always a possibility but not guaranteed.  These shifts do not rotate.

Join Quad in Hartford, WI and take on an exciting role where your manufacturing expertise meets cutting-edge technology.  At Quad, we value your experience and offer a competitive starting wage between 17.50 - $21.00 / hr. for those more for those with print experience.  Paid relocation programs are available for highly qualified candidates with print experience who live 100 miles or more from the plant.

One of Quad’s largest mega plants is located in Hartford, which is a vibrant city located about 38 miles northwest of downtown Milwaukee.  It's one of the safest and fastest-growing cities in Wisconsin.  At over 1.6 million square feet in size, the Hartford plant is CLIMATE CONTROLLED.  Our employees and their families have access to an onsite medical clinic, and a fitness center, as well as many recreational outdoor activities like disc golf, sand volleyball, and horseshoes which are free for employees and their families to enjoy. 

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. 

Responsibilities also include:

• Operate machine effectively and safely according to standards to ensure a quality product.
• Perform and document preventative and routine maintenance as needed or assigned.
• Make ready the equipment.  
• Assist other master operators with start-ups as much as possible when their line is down.
• Fill in for other master operators when needed.
• Support material handlers during continuous and self-supported running (including mail-sacking, skid stacking, pocket filling, cover filling, etc.) and give work direction during downtime and clean-up.
• Good mechanical aptitude, and ability to read, understand, and follow guides.
• Ability to train and direct crew, self-motivated.
• An excellent attendance record, satisfactory job performance in my current position, excellent safety record and work habits, a positive attitude, and team player (able to work with others).   

Qualifications:   

Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Experience with the following equipment:   Offline equipment including Farage and Alphaliner inserters, Folders, Rotary trimmers, Quad mailers, and Flat cutters.
• 2-3 years of previous Bindery/Finishing Operator experience, including setup and operation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is required.
• Observe and monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are needed and run products for the highest quality safely.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting. 
• 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.