Sheetfed First Press Operator

Sheetfed First Press Operator

Location:

Franklin, Wisconsin | Job Category:
Manufacturing | Business Unit:
Quad | Date posted: 07/16/2026 | 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.

Every day, millions of people see the products we produce—from retail packaging and magazines to catalogs, direct mail and marketing materials. Behind every product is a team of skilled people who take pride in quality, innovation and working together. At Quad, you'll find more than a job. You'll find opportunities to learn new skills, work with cutting‑edge technology, and build a long‑term career with a company that invests in its people.

If you enjoy seeing products come together from start to finish, Franklin is the place for you. This modern packaging facility produces folding cartons and blister cards using advanced printing and finishing equipment. Employees work in a collaborative environment where quality, safety and teamwork are part of every shift, with opportunities to expand their skills while helping create packaging found on store shelves across the country.

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 $25.00 - $35.00 per hour, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions.

• Fixed Weekend shift: 5 am – 5 pm, Friday–Sunday + $2.00 shift premium (voluntary overtime is available during the week).
• Thursday–Saturday 5 pm – 5 am + $3.00 shift premium (voluntary overtime is available every other Wednesday).

If hired, you may need to train on a different shift if your availability allows.

• 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; ensure the machine is adequately stocked with supplies needed for each job.
• Operate Sheetfed Press – 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.
• Perform Quality Checks – complete quality checklist(s) and perform visual quality checks of the product throughout the printing process.
• Perform Maintenance – observe and monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are needed during the job; perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned equipment during shift.
• 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, 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…