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Quad is seeking a Sheetfed First Press Operator at our Franklin, WI location.   We have an opening on the weekend, 12-hour fixed shift.  

You will work 5 am – 5 pm – Friday-Sunday

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. 

Join the Quad family and start your journey with a competitive wage of $25 or more per hour, based on your print-related experience. But this is just the beginning. At Quad, we’re committed to helping you grow, exceed your limits, and achieve your goals every step of the way. Together, let’s build a future where you thrive and succeed. 

Essential Functions of this position include:

• Prepare for Operation - Access job ticket information and set up offset press machine for correct substrate, ink, and plate specifications.  Communicate job information and additional instructions to support staff to prepare for production.  Ensure the machine is adequately stocked with supplies needed for each job.
• Operate Sheetfed Press - Operate assigned equipment within Company safety standards to finish printed products according to customer specifications.  Continually monitor supply levels of raw materials and add as needed.
• Perform Quality Checks - Complete quality checklist(s) and perform visual quality checks of the product throughout the printing process to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform Maintenance - Observe and monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are needed during the job.  Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned equipment during shift.
• Perform Line Clearance - Clean assigned area by removing all products from the line, trash, boxes, and other supplies associated with a completed order.
• Troubleshoot.
• Attain and maintain proper ink and water balance.
• Keep an ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed during the next scheduled maintenance, one list for all crews.
• Direct crew to specific duties during scheduled maintenance.
• Check and set rollers, and change if necessary.
• Perform needed maintenance during any delay time.
• Monitor and maintain constant ink densities per customer specifications.
• Attend all Operator's meetings.
• Work with urgency, when the press is down, to maintain production requirements.
• Continue learning new and improved processes to achieve increased production.
• Responsible for the ongoing training and development of other Pressroom personnel.
• Assist Supervisors in documenting and improving procedures and processes by offering ideas and suggestions.
• Assist Supervisors in providing feedback for employee evaluations.
• Facilitate teamwork among team members and between shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of Lead Sheetfed Operator experience - packaging/printing field preferred.
• Experience with either K&B Rapida 7 color press or Heidelberg XL 106 6 color press preferred, but other makes will also be considered. 
• Must have an understanding of color, and the ability to pass a color test is required.
• Must have strong mechanical skills and aptitude.
• 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, with overtime and holidays as required (OT paid over 40 hours per week). 

• Machine repair and maintenance experience preferred