Third Shift Sheetfed First Press Operator

Quad•Franklin, WI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Quad Packaging is seeking a Lead Sheetfed Operator to work on our 8-hour night shift. This is an opportunity to enhance skills working with the industry’s most advanced Packaging Equipment. Quad is a marketing experience company that helps brands make direct consumer connections, from household to instore to online. The company does this through its MX Solutions Suite, a comprehensive range of marketing and print services that seamlessly integrate creative, production, and media solutions across online and offline channels. Supported by state-of-the-art technology and data-driven intelligence, Quad simplifies the complexities of marketing by removing friction wherever it occurs along the marketing journey. With approximately 11,000 employees in 11 countries, we serve around 2,100 clients. Our 250,000 sq. ft. facility in Franklin, WI is a state-of-the-art packaging plant that serves a diverse range of clients. We offer Sheetfed offset, and narrow-web flexo, along with die cutting and custom folding/gluing, all supported by advanced inline quality control systems. 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 8-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.
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 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.
Complete quality checklist(s) and perform visual quality checks of the product throughout the printing process to ensure customer satisfaction.
Observe and monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are needed during the job.
Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned equipment during shift.
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 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.