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. Are you mechanically inclined or maintenance-savvy? Ready to take on a new challenge? Look no further! We're looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our growing team in Salt Lake City, UT! Quad Packaging is seeking a Sheetfed First Press Operator to work on our 8-hour day shift (6 am-2 pm). This is your opportunity to enhance your skills working with the industry’s most advanced Packaging Equipment. This role includes travel for initial training in Franklin, WI, and Spartanburg, SC. Employees can be expected to be paid an hourly rate of $25 - $32.00 / hour , based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Quad is a marketing experience company that helps brands make direct consumer connections, from household to in-store 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 General Purpose Of Job The Sheetfed First Press Operator is an experienced press operator responsible for setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining multi‑color sheetfed offset printing presses. This role ensures printed materials meet customer specifications, quality standards, and production efficiency requirements in a cost-effective manner Key Responsibilities Review job specifications and work orders to determine appropriate press setup and materials. Perform all make‑ready tasks, including pulling, hanging, and verifying approved plates; inspecting plates for defects; preparing blankets; adjusting press tension; cleaning ink rollers; and installing plates. Load and regulate ink colors, fill reservoirs, and adjust ink volume to meet print specifications. Load and verify the correct paper stock and ensure proper setup of take‑off and delivery areas. Verify image positioning and quality against approved samples and proofs. Make color corrections and press adjustments before to and during production to maintain quality standards. Start, run, monitor, and control press operations, including feeding and printing processes. Produce and evaluate startup samples, inspecting for defects such as blemishes, scratches, rub marks, readability issues, and barcode accuracy. Inspect printed sheets throughout the run (minimum one sheet per 1,000 impressions) to ensure conformance with job requirements. Document and record all required production information; report discrepancies and follow directions as needed. Identify, tag, and stage defective or non‑conforming materials using established color‑coding procedures. Stage finished goods on pallets with job documentation properly placed and completed. Complete all paperwork accurately and place required materials in the job jacket. Clear and isolate finished goods, make‑ready materials, and waste according to procedures. Perform routine maintenance, minor repairs, and preventative maintenance as scheduled. Rec