Machine Operator in Training

Company: Quad
Location: Big Bend
Posted on: May 13, 2025

Job Description:

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.

Unleash Your Potential at Quad - Don't Miss Out!
Ready to -supercharge your career -and make a lasting impact? At Quad, we're excited to welcome ambitious individuals who are driven to excel in our -Operator in Training program. - Are you mechanically inclined or maintenance-savvy? Ready to take on a new challenge? Look no further! We're on the hunt for motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our vibrant team in -Franklin, WI. - Your adventure to success begins now - grab this opportunity!
Our 250,000 sq. ft. facility in Franklin, WI is a state-of-the-art packaging plant that serves a diverse range of clients, including local breweries, grocery stores, yogurt producers, automotive part suppliers, and well-known battery brands. 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!
Open positions include Sheetfed Press Operators, Sheeter Operators, Folder/Gluer Operators and Die Cutting Operators. -In these roles, operators will be responsible for setting up and running equipment to meet customer specifications while ensuring smooth production flow by effectively planning and organizing tasks and maintaining high-quality standards. Additionally, operators will oversee equipment cleanliness and perform necessary mechanical maintenance. Some positions may involve supervisory duties. -
Headquartered in Wisconsin, Quad is a global marketing experience company, that helps brands connect with consumers through state-of-the-art technology and data-driven intelligence. With approximately 13,000 employees in 14 countries, we serve around 2,700 clients, including industry-leading blue-chip companies. Ranked among the largest agency companies in the U.S., Quad is also one of North America's largest commercial printers.
Why Quad's Operator in Training Program?

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• Empower Your Growth: -We're dedicated to developing our people. Your success is our success, and we reward your hard work and dedication.
  
• Competitive Wages: -We value and reward manufacturing experience with competitive wages. Advance through our -Accelerated Training Program (ACT) -and earn up to -$23 / hour in 2 years.
  
• Career Advancement: -Promotions are performance-based, putting you in control of your career trajectory. The sky's the limit!
  
• Growth Opportunities: -As your career progresses, multiple upward paths are available. We pride ourselves on a grow-from-within philosophy, driving you to be better than yesterday.
  
• Flexible Schedule Options with Great Benefits:
  
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  • Monday to Thursday: -We have early morning shifts from 5 am to 3 pm or evening shifts from 3 pm to 1 am. Enjoy long weekends and more personal time!
    
  • Compressed Work Schedule: -Imagine having four days off every other week to spend with your family, pursue hobbies, or simply relax. - Our 12 hour 3/4 or 4/3 schedule offers you this balance, -allowing you to work just 182 days a year while -maintaining a full-time status. -
    
  • All shifts come with opportunities for overtime, enabling you to maximize your earnings and achieve your financial goals faster!
    
    
  • Relocation Assistance: -We offer up to $25,000 in relocation assistance to candidates with prior print experience.
    
  • Available shift premiums for second shift and 12 hour shift schedules. -
    
    Responsibilities also include:
    
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    • Make ready and operate equipment based on the written instructions provided.
      
    • Establish and maintain color and/or fold and mechanical quality to BPC standards.
      
    • Continuously monitor product for quality and approve or reject.
      
    • Direct and coordinate activities of assigned crew members.
      
    • Perform assigned make-ready duties.
      
    • Complete required general maintenance and lubrication assignments.
      
    • Complete required documentation, electronic and paper, for an assigned job.
      
    • Perform duties of other Print Service manufacturing positions as needed, following requisite -training.
      
      Qualifications:
      Do you have experience with the following equipment? - If so great, if not, we will train you! -
      
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      • Press -equipment to include: -Heidelberg XL 106 or KBA Rapida.
        
      • Bindery equipment -to include - -Bobst 106 Expertcut, Spantera, and Vision Cut Die Cutters. -
        
      • Strong mechanical aptitude is -required.
        
      • Observe and monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are needed to run the product for the highest quality in the safest -manner.
        
      • Perform basic maintenance and -troubleshooting.
        
      • Must be able to utilize a computer to ensure the quality of the -product.
        
      • Ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, stand long hours (8-12-hour shifts), use hands and wrists continuously in controlled movement, receive and follow instructions, and use vision to identify -defects.
        
        Additional Information
        The actual rate of pay offered will vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime and shift differentials. Quad offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, annual discretionary match to 401(k) based on company performance, life insurance, and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus childbirth short-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, adoption & surrogacy benefits, pet insurance and more!
        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. 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.
        
        
        
        
        
        Drug-Free Workplace
        

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