Second Shift Perfect Binding Operator

Second Shift Perfect Binding Operator at Quad summary:

The Second Shift Perfect Binding Operator is responsible for setting up, maintaining, and operating perfect binding machines to ensure high-quality print production. This role involves overseeing the gathering section, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring smooth and efficient manufacturing processes. The position supports a global marketing experience company focused on delivering integrated print and marketing solutions.

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.

Join Quad in Burlington, WI as a Perfect Binder 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.

As a Perfect Binder Operator, you’ll play a crucial role in our operations, responsible for setting up, maintaining, and operating perfect binders at peak performance, with a strong emphasis on the gathering section. Your role ensures smooth production runs while upholding our commitment to quality, safety, and efficiency.

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 marketing experience company that helps brands make direct consumer connections, from household to instore to online. The company does this through its MX Solutions Suite, a comprehensive range of marketing and print services that seamlessly integrate creative, production, and media solutions across online and offline channels. Supported by state-of-the-art technology and data-driven intelligence, Quad simplifies the complexities of marketing by removing friction wherever it occurs along the marketing journey. With approximately 11,000 employees in 11 countries, we serve around 2,100 clients, including industry-leading blue-chip companies that serve both business and consumers in multiple industry verticals, with a particular focus on commerce, including retail, consumer packaged goods, and direct-to-consumer; financial services; and health. Quad is ranked among the largest agency companies in the U.S. by Ad Age , buoyed by its full-service media agency, Rise, and creative agency, Betty . Quad is also one of the largest commercial printers in North America, according to Printing Impressions .

Required Qualifications :

• Experience with Kolbus KM 490 Perfect Binder is preferred , but proficiency with other makes and models of Perfect Binder equipment will be considered.
• Knowledge of in-line mail operations, perfect binder operation, and mailing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to interpret and follow binder guides.
• Capability to train and lead a crew, self-motivated.
• Excellent attendance and safety record, positive work ethic, and a collaborative team player.
• The capability of lifting 10-20 pounds continuously, and up to 50 pounds at times, and the ability to stand for long hours during your shift

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.
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