Fixed Weekend Shift Sheetfed First Press Operator

Quad/Graphics • Franklin, WI

74d • $25 - $35

About The Position

Quad Packaging is seeking a Lead Sheetfed Operator to work on our 12-hour weekend shift. This is your opportunity to enhance your skills working with the industry's most advanced Packaging Equipment. Employees can be expected to be paid an hourly rate of $25 - $35.00 / hour, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions. The facility is well-lit with both natural and artificial lighting, climate-controlled, and impeccably clean. We take great pride in fostering a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere where everyone collaborates to achieve our goals!

Requirements

• Must have 3+ years of Lead Sheetfed Operator experience - packaging/printing field preferred.
• Experience with Heidelberg XL 106 6 color or K&B Rapida 106 7 color is desired, 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).

Nice To Haves

• Machine repair and maintenance experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare for Operation - Access job ticket information and set up the offset press machine for the correct substrate, ink, and plate specifications.
• Operate Sheetfed Press - Operate assigned equipment within Company safety standards to finish printed products according to customer specifications.
• 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 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.
• 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 Operators' 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• Annual discretionary match to 401(k) based on company performance
• Life insurance
• Childbirth short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption & surrogacy benefits
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Printing and Related Support Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees