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Quad is seeking Skilled Perfect Binder Operators for the Hartford, WI plant.   Experience with 40-56 pocket Goss Perfect Binders is highly desirable.  We will consider candidates who have run other types of Perfect Binder equipment as well. 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.

At Quad, we value your experience.  The wage range for a Perfect Binder Operator is between $21.00 - $26.00 / hr. depending on prior 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. 

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Operate machine effectively and safely according to standards to ensure a quality product.
• Perform and document preventative and routine maintenance as needed or assigned.
• Must have in-line mail experience, knowledge of perfect binder operation, and knowledge of and experience with mailing operation and equipment.
• Good mechanical aptitude, ability to read, understand, and follow binder guides
• Ability to train and direct crew, self-motivated.
• An excellent attendance record, satisfactory job performance in current position, excellent. safety record and work habits, positive attitude, and team player (able to work with others).
• Read and understand binding instructions, and mailing instructions, and support the BCS system.
• Ensure proper functioning of safety devices (i.e., guards, stop buttons).
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform additional tasks as needed or assigned.
• Willingness to move to other machines.
• Willingness to work overtime on unscheduled days.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills; both oral and written.
• Ability to work easily and productively with others and with minimal supervision.
• You will work a compressed 3 and 4-day work week geared toward balancing work and family life (12-hour shift (either 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.) including weekends, and holidays). 
• Essential functions of this job include the following: the ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, stand for long hours, use hands and wrists continuously in controlled movement, receive and follow instructions, and use vision to identify defects.