Offset Second Press Operator

Location Hartford, Wisconsin Job Category Manufacturing Business Unit (brand) Quad Date posted 09/21/2026 Job ID 41182

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.

Offset Second Press Operator

Location: Hartford, WI

**Pay:**Starting at $22.00 / hour or more, based on relevant experience and work history.

Paid Relocation: Available for qualified candidates relocating from 100+ miles away.

Shift Options Available:

• 12-hour rotating schedule (days and nights)

Schedule: 12-hour compressed work schedule (3/4 or 4/3 rotation), working only 182 days per year while maintaining full-time pay and benefits.

Experience Required: Previous commercial printing press operating experience is required. Experience operating web offset presses is preferred; however, we welcome candidates with experience operating sheetfed offset, flexographic, gravure, or other commercial printing press platforms who are interested in expanding their skills.

Build Products People See Every Day

Every day, millions of people see the products we produce—from magazines and catalogs to retail advertising, direct mail, and other printed products. At Quad, you'll work with advanced technology, produce high-quality printed materials, and build a long-term career with a company that invests in its people.

Hartford is one of Quad's largest manufacturing campuses and an important part of our nationwide production network. Here, you'll work with advanced printing technology while supporting the production of magazines, catalogs, and retail advertising products seen across the country. As home to our CRT ink manufacturing division, Hartford is also a center for innovation and continuous improvement, making it an exciting place to build a manufacturing career with room to grow.

Position Summary

Quad is seeking an experienced Web Offset Press Operator (Second Press) to join our Hartford manufacturing team.

Working alongside the First Press Operator, you'll help produce high-quality printed products while supporting productivity, quality, and safety goals. You'll assist with press setup, monitor print quality, perform press adjustments, and troubleshoot equipment while contributing to efficient, high-volume production.

Experience operating Harris, Heidelberg, Goss, Manroland, or similar web offset presses is highly preferred.

What You'll Do

• Support press make-readies and production runs.
• Monitor color consistency, registration accuracy, and overall print quality.
• Inspect printed products and make quality adjustments as needed.
• Assist with plate changes, press adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Re-thread paper and adjust tension systems during web breaks.
• Monitor press performance and optimize production efficiency.
• Assist in training and supporting press crew members as needed.
• Complete quality checks and production documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Previous commercial printing press experience is required.
• Experience operating web offset presses is preferred.
• Candidates with experience operating sheeted offset, flexographic, gravure, or other commercial printing press platforms are encouraged to

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Benefits for all areas of life

Quad recognizes that wellness is more than physical health. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that empower employees to build healthy, balanced lives at work and at home. From physical and mental health, to financial, family, and community wellness, we provide benefits and programs that help support employees’ overall well-being.