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So, are you ready to take the reins of your career and soar to new heights? Join us at Quad and embark on a thrilling journey where the only limit is your imagination!

Picture this; you with your Sheetfed experience, stepping into Quad and immediately being rewarded with a competitive starting wage of up to $27 / hour depending on your experience.   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. 

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.

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. 

Position Overview

Quad is currently seeking a Day Shift KBA Sheetfed First Press Operator to work in the Burlington, Wisconsin plant.  We have an opening on the day shift, working 7 a.m.-7p.m   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.

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 3 years of First Press operator experience.
• Experience withHeidelberg is highly desirable.  Othermakes will also be considered!
• Must have some perfecting experience and the ability to make ready the press.
• Must have a solid understanding of color matching and UV press experience. 
• 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 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.
• 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.