Machine Operators

About the role

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. Our 1.6-million-square-foot, climate-controlled Hartford facility features advanced manufacturing technology, an on-site medical clinic, fitness center, and recreational opportunities for employees and their families.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate high-speed manufacturing equipment
• Monitor equipment and make adjustments for quality and productivity
• Troubleshoot mechanical and production issues
• Perform make-ready, basic maintenance, and quality checks
• Learn new equipment and processes as your skills grow

Requirements

• Previous machine operator or production equipment experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Motivation to learn, improve, and take on more responsibility
• Strong attention to safety and quality
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to follow safety procedures, job instructions, and production documentation
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and rotate between days and nights every 4 months
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 10–15 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Print experience is a plus, not a requirement.
• Experience with Harris, Heidelberg, Goss, Manroland, or similar web offset presses is highly preferred.

Pay

$18.00 - $23.00 per hour or more, based on experience and skills. Overtime opportunities and applicable shift premiums may apply.

Schedule

12-hour shifts: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m., rotating between days and nights every 4 months. Work approximately 3 or 4 days per week (about 1