Sheetfed Press Assistant at Quad
Waterford, WI 53185
About the Job
As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.
Quad is seeking a Press Assistant at our Franklin, WI location. The person will assist the First and Second Press Operator in running the Press. Additionally, the Press Assistant will perform cleaning and set-up duties, load and stage paper, as well as manage the press output along with area maintenance. Wages start at $17.50 / hour.
We have the following shift options to offer:
5 am - 3 pm Monday-Thursday
5 am - 5 pm Friday- Sunday +$2.00 weekend shift premium - Voluntary Overtime may be available during the week.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepare for Operation - Check order documentation to prepare for make-ready operations. Make ready for production by setting up machine components to create products in line with customer specifications.
- Operate Sheeting Machine - Operate assigned equipment according to Company policies and standard operating procedures. Observe and monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are needed. Perform routine adjustments as needed to alter position, alignment, speed, or pressure.
- Perform Maintenance - Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned equipment during shift.
- Perform Quality Checks - Complete quality checklist(s) and other paperwork according to established standard operating procedures and perform quality checks of product throughout to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Perform Line Clearance - Clean assigned area by removing all products from the line, trash, boxes, and other supplies associated with a completed order.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of the equipment platform.
- Solid Continuous Improvement background.
- Expertise in all technologies of Production equipment.
- Expert mechanical aptitude with experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of production equipment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be self-motivated to lead, model, and direct leaders and crew member efforts to maintain schedule and deadlines.
- Must be able to read and follow directions and able to manage multiple tasks/projects.
- Must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral form.
- Must be prompt and reliable and able to work overtime as required.
- Ability to organize, and manage people effectively.
- Must be able to lift 10-15 pounds continuously, and lift to 50 pounds occasionally.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Previous manufacturing/warehouse experience is a plus but will train the right candidate.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.
Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
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