Join Quad in Burlington, WI as a Saddle Stitcher Operator and step into a dynamic role where your manufacturing expertise meets cutting-edge technology.At Quad, we value your experience and offer a competitive starting wage, with the potential for up to $25 per hour for those with print experience. We may also provide paid relocation for highly qualified candidates living over 100 miles from our plant.
You will work 10-hour shifts (3 p.m.-1 a.m.) Mon-Thurs with the potential of overtime on Fridays.This shift does not rotate, though the occasional weekend and holiday work may be required based on business needs.
Our Burlington plant serves as a comprehensive facility for custom and specialty print projects. From books to brochures, catalogs to calendars, and direct mail to directories, Burlington handles it all. Equipped with 10-color sheetfed capabilities including UV inks and specialty finishes, along with in-house die cutting, embossing, folding, and gluing, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional print solutions.
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 qualityproduct.
- Perform and document preventative and routine maintenance as needed orassigned.
- Make ready the stacker, tiers, mail head, and mail control.
- Make ready and run all aspects of the Saddle Stitcher (pockets, gatherer, Stitcher heads, in feed, trimmer, mail table, and mail head, etc....)
- Make-ready and run demographic and inkjet.
- Fill in for other master operators whenneeded.
- Assist other master operators with start-ups as much as possible when their line isdown.
- Support material handlers during continuous and self-supported running (including mail-sacking, skid stacking, pocket filling, cover filling, etc.) and give work direction during downtime andclean-up.
- Read and understand binding instructions, and mailing instructions, and support the BCSsystem.
- Ensure proper functioning of safety devices (i.e.,guards, stop buttons).
- Maintain a safe and clean workenvironment.
- Perform additional tasks as needed or assigned.
Qualifications
- Harris 855 and MullerSaddle Stitcher experience a plus (335, Bravo, or Prima Plus).
- Demonstrated skill in mechanics/mechanicalaptitude.
- Ability to read and interpret binding/mailing instructions and operating/maintenancemanuals.
- Knowledge of department safety practices.
- Good understanding of all Bindery functions/procedures
- Good understanding of the co-palletization process, demographics, and selective binding processes.
- Good understanding of primary causes and remedies for various quality problems.
- Ability to recognize, identify, analyze, and communicate problem situations and/orfactors.
- Basic computer skills including a good understanding of the BCS System.
- Willingness to move to othermachines.
- Willingness to work overtime on unscheduleddays.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication skills; both oral and written.
- Ability to work easily and productively with others and with minimalsupervision.
- 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.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career with Quad, apply today and become part of a team that values growth, innovation, and your potential to excel.
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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