Offset First Press Operator - Springfield (EAST LONGMEADOW)

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 currently seeking a First Press Operator for our Springfield, MA (East Longmeadow) location. This position will set-up, operate and maintain the press and auxiliary equipment related to the press. Additionally, the First Press Operator will direct the activities of the press crew, assigning tasks during downtime and make-ready periods.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Make-ready and operate press based upon 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 assigned job.
• Perform duties of other Print Service manufacturing positions as needed, following requisite training.
• Provide training for employees so the crew members can provide coverage for each other and/or prepare them for future positions.
• Follow all safety policies and regulations, report any potential hazards, near-misses, or accidents immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain close attention to detail for extended time periods
• Strong organizational abilities
• Ability to work overtime as mandated by production needs
• Ability to work independently as well as with a crew/team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure
• Essential Functions of this job include the following: the ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously, the ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally, stand long hours, use hand and wrists continuously in a controlled movement, receive and follow instructions and use vision in order to identify defects.
• Ability to work 12 hour-shifts, either 8am-8pm OR 8pm-8am, 
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

 

Employees can be expected to be paid an hourly range of $28.00-$33.00, based on 
variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. 

 

We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

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.

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