Second Shift Saddle Stitch Operator

Company: Quad
Location: Burlington
Posted on: April 23, 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.
Join Quad in Burlington, WI as a Saddle Stitcher 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. 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 $3 billion global marketing experience company, that is among the largest magazine and direct-mail printers in the U.S. With over 15,000 employees, our company leverages its strong print foundation through every facet of the marketing journey efficiently and at scale through its innovative, data-driven offerings. Job Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Operate machine effectively and safely according to standards to ensure a quality product.
• Perform and document preventative and routine maintenance as needed or assigned.
• Make ready the stacker, tiers, mail head, and mail control.
• Make ready and run all aspects of the Saddle Stitcher (pockets, gatherer, Stitcher heads, in feed, trimmer, mail table, and mail head, etc. )
• Make-ready and run demographic and inkjet.
• Fill in for other master operators when needed.
• Assist other master operators with start-ups as much as possible when their line is down.
• Support material handlers during continuous and self-supported running (including mail-sacking, skid stacking, pocket filling, cover filling, etc.) and give work direction during downtime and clean-up.
• Read and understand binding instructions, and mailing instructions, and support the BCS system.
• Ensure proper functioning of safety devices (i.e., guards, stop buttons).
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform additional tasks as needed or assigned. Qualifications
  • Harris 855 and Muller Saddle Stitcher experience a plus (335, Bravo, or Prima Plus).
  • Demonstrated skill in mechanics/mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to read and interpret binding/mailing instructions and operating/maintenance manuals.
  • Knowledge of department safety practices.
  • Good understanding of all Bindery functions/procedures
  • Good understanding of the co-palletization process, demographics, and selective binding processes.
  • Good understanding of primary causes and remedies for various quality problems.
  • Ability to recognize, identify, analyze, and communicate problem situations and/or factors.
  • Basic computer skills including a good understanding of the BCS System.
  • Willingness to move to other machines.
  • Willingness to work overtime on unscheduled days.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong communication skills; both oral and written.
  • Ability to work easily and productively with others and with minimal supervision.
  • Essential functions of this job include the following: the ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, stand for long hours, use hands and wrists continuously in controlled movement, receive and follow instructions, and use vision to identify defects. 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 Workplaceby Jobble

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